20 % of PwDs have lost their traditionally lower-paying jobs as part of COVID closures. Why not start over and train for a higher paying job in accessibility? People with disabilities have always been on the outer fringe of employment.…
There is no such thing as “perfect” accessibility
Accessibility is a really bad place for perfectionists. Here’s why. You know, perfectionism. That “humble brag” that you throw out there when in an interview setting you are asked to identify your biggest fault? Oh, yeah, biggest fault. I’m a…
Disability inclusive workplaces
Most diversity / inclusion articles don’t include disability. Here are things you need to consider to succeed at disability-related inclusion HBR recently published an article called 5 Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Workspace. And while the article is brilliant for addressing…
This week in accessibility: NFB v. EPIC
The inaccessible defendant won this round, but don’t count on their victory helping you in a similar situation. Recently, a Massachusetts district court decided in favor of a defendant who sold inaccessible software and dismissed a suit against them that was filed…
To Disclose, or not to Disclose
That really is the question. And one lived by people with disabilities on a VERY regular basis when interviewing This article is not legal advice. If you have questions about how disclosing a disability can impact you legally, ask your…
Accessibility Job Auditions
Employers are turning to job auditions over interviews to identify candidates they want to make offers to. How can you ethically make this work for accessibility? “Job Auditions” — an interview process that includes doing actual work to prove that…
Cost per hour for Accessibility Testing Like all things tech, it widely varies based on location and levels of certification
Although I am usually not afraid of confrontation, this is an article that I have avoided writing about for a while. No matter what I write below, I’m going to piss someone off. Spending the last two months in a…
Retaining employees with disabilities
The final part of the “employing people with disabilities” puzzle is creating an environment that supports their success Final part of a three-part article. Read part one (on recruiting) and part two (on policies) Attracting candidates with disabilities and having supportive policies solves just…
Policies that support employment of people with disabilities
Attracting candidates with disabilities is just one part of the complete “increasing representation of employees with disabilities” conundrum. Policies supporting PwDs is the next part Part 2 of a three-part article. Read Part 1 on policies impacting employees with disabilities and Part 3 (retaining…
Attracting candidates with disabilities
Finding qualified candidates with disabilities and giving them an opportunity to thrive and be successful is easier said than done. Part 1 of a three-part article. Read Part 2 (on employment policies related to people with disabilities and Part 3 (on retaining employees with…