An Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) is a formal document that details the degree to which a digital product supports Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) criteria. It is generated by completing the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). For agencies serving the nonprofit and government sectors, digital accessibility is a critical requirement rather than an optional feature.…
When someone chooses to give online, they’re doing something generous and meaningful. Our job, as stewards of that generosity, is to make the experience clear, respectful and supportive—never confusing or pushy. There’s rarely a universal answer for what works best. As with all of our work, practice of curiosity, care and testing are important. That’s…
Accessibility often includes interpretation, converting spoken/signed language from one language to another in real-time, and translation, converting written text into another written language ahead of time, of content. Considering language as a need tells your community and team that you acknowledge the diversity that exists and that you’re partnering to create inclusive and genuine spaces…
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By Maya Chupkov – stuttering advocate and community organizer “California has come a long way when it comes to fighting for disability rights, but those of us who communicate with verbal diversity, what most people understand as a stutter, still belong to a community that often goes unrecognized.“ I am a lifelong stutterer and I…
An extensive (but not complete) list of stock photography websites divided into themes across General, BIPOC, LBGTQIA+, Disability, Plus Size & Age Positive focused resources.
It can be hard to know where to start testing your nonprofit website for accessibility issues. Feel confident by using our accessibility checklist.
Digital communications has quickly grown to be one of the most important ways we, as nonprofits, engage our communities. But are we clearly communicating to everyone through these mediums? According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 61 million Americans (or 1 in 4 individuals) live with a disability.
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Rootid is very excited to announce the 2016 brandUP winner – Root & Rebound. We’re thrilled to be working with this amazing organization to help them build out their marketing strategy and broaden their reach.