Every year the number of families that have a choice about where their child attends school increases. Not only are public school districts offering parents more choices at their existing schools, but there are more alternative choices as well. There are options like...
Automated vs. Manual Accessibility TestingThe best option for testing accessibility is to combine both automated and manual testing.
We receive many questions about automated accessibility testing. According to Section508.gov, “Automated testing and evaluation tools are not sophisticated enough to tell you, on their own, if your site is accessible, or even compliant. You must always...
What is your school website “hired” to do?Understanding the real purpose your website needs to accomplish
I recently read a book called “Competing Against Luck” by Clayton Christensen of Harvard Business School. It produced a plethora of “ah-ha” moments for me and applies to schools and education in general. It introduces the “Jobs-to-be-Done” theory, which has been...
Accessibility: More than LuckAccessibility is more than a one-click fix. Accessibility includes research, knowledge, skill, and testing.
Are you holding your breath daily, hoping you’re the lucky one whose website doesn’t receive a federal complaint because of inaccessibility? We will be the first to tell you that’s not a good plan. Accessibility is more than just luck or a one-click fix. Accessibility...
DIY Website Accessibility Audit
You are in need of an accessibility audit. Now what? You have two options: hire a seasoned auditor who is fully trained in accessibility (us) or DIY (Do It Yourself). To help you decide which option is best for you, consider these questions: Do I understand and know...