How To Get Your Org on the Road To Accessible Design
Mangrove Web, a Certified B Corp
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More thought provoking opinions about digital accessibility from Mangrove, where we've been working on inclusive and accessible design for nearly 20 years.
Scroll to the end to learn why we named this newsletter "Clearing the Digital Ramp.
Practical advice for designing accessible websites
If you’ve never thought about how accessible your website is to those living with a disability, you’re not alone. Humans are wired to see the world through an individual lens; for many of us, that can lead to an ableist perspective. With an estimated one billion people—about 15% of the world’s population—living with a disability, it’s crucial that accessibility be a focal point in the digital space.
In addition to content and development considerations, how websites are designed is vital to making them accessible. Various elements go into designing for accessibility, but fortunately, they tend to be quite intuitive and many of the protocols overlap with basic user experience best practices. A few of the key things to consider are: Typography, color, content, motion, and navigation.
Upcoming speaking engagements
The 2024 B Corp Champions Retreat is coming up this March and we’re excited to share that Mangrove Founder & CEO, Maiya Holliday, will be presenting on an exciting panel with Jay Wall RGD and Daman Wandke. They’ll be discussing how businesses can design experiences, both physical and digital, that incorporate and elevate accessibility.???
Inaccessible website leads to $2 million settlement
A camping enthusiast and blind community leader won an unprecedented case over an inaccessible reservations website for California state parks. The agreement also mandates a thorough remediation process to ensure equal access for blind and disabled users.?
Tips for choosing inclusive photography
Whether designing a website, brochure, or presentation, image choice is a critical step and striving to be inclusive is important. Equally as important is what the photos you choose might be saying about people with disabilities. After all, a photo can be worth a thousand words. Paralympian and disability inclusion champion, Tricia Downing, explores the importance of image choice and shares insightful tips for choosing inclusive photography in a recent LinkedIn post.??
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The images below are examples from Disability:IN's inclusive stock photo collection. Photos by Jordan Nicholson.
Remembering blind activist Donald Galloway and his role in the Disability Rights movement
As a teenager, Donald Galloway was blinded in an accident. He became a pivotal figure in the Disability Rights Movement of the 1970s, including racial justice and an intersectional approach to dismantling systemic ableism in his advocacy. Watch this video from Ola Ojewumi to learn more about Donald Galloway, his important contributions, and why they must be remembered.
How to know if your website needs attention
Do you know if your website is accessible? If you aren't able to easily answer this question, it's likely that your site has not been built in an accessible way. When clients ask us if it’s time to rebuild their website we always start with a checklist, including a question about website accessibility. It's a helpful tool for assessing needs and can hopefully serve as a guide for planning conversations down the road.
Why did we title this newsletter "Clearing the Digital Ramp"? The cartoon below illustrates how clearing or shoveling a ramp creates access for all. When we improve digital accessibility, we are clearing "ramps" to create an easier path forward for ALL users.
If you are interested in understanding more about digital accessibility or engaging Mangrove to support you to design or develop a more accessible brand and website, reach out!
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8 个月Nice analogy about clearing the digital ramp - we should be making accessibility for all a priority.
Marketing Entrepreneur, Specializing in High-Level Strategy + On-Brand Communication @ One More Thing LLC | MBA, MGM, B Corp
8 个月I was JUST looking for information on this!