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Why is Person First Language Important and 7 Ways You Can Start Using It Right Now

Whole Whale

We’re usually not taught to speak with person-first language. Person-first language is more inclusive of people with disabilities, centering someone’s humanity over their disability or condition. It may be a bit wordier, but it’s important to learn how to use person-first language and avoid its opposite, identity-first language.

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An Accessibility & Inclusion Checklist for Virtual Events

Forum One

As in-person events have had to shift to virtual events this year, the silver lining has been that they’ve opened up the opportunity for events to be more accessible to more people, where travel, time, and related expenses aren’t a barrier to participation. Ensure your social media images and text are optimized for accessibility.

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Making the world more accessible with web design

Candid

When architects and construction professionals start designing a building, one of the first things they have to consider is accessibility. Good building accessibility means creating spaces that can be used by anyone. Accessibility by itself refers to the “ability to access.” What is web accessibility?

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Accessibility on Social Media

Media Cause

When it comes to marketing and brand presence in digital spaces, it is imperative that content and messaging are available and accessible to all audiences—including those who rely on inclusive technology like screen readers, text-to-speech programs, and/or captioning to engage with digital content. Why Accessibility is Important.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Nonprofit Website’s Navigation

Nonprofits Source

An effective navigation system also follows web accessibility guidelines so people of all abilities can engage with your content. Your CTA language should accurately indicate where supporters will be taken if they click on the button. If this sounds like a lot for your organization, don’t worry!

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Making the Book Truly Accessible for All Students

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Having learning disabilities or various learning differences, they need alternative reading environments that rely on their strengths rather than on their weaknesses. Bookshare has grown into the largest online digital library of accessible books and periodicals in the U.S., In September 2007, the U.S. There are some 7.5

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The Ultimate Guide to Accounting Software for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For international organizations, you may face additional complexity such as handling multiple currencies and multiple languages. To find the right product for your needs, the best place to begin is with requirements to help you evaluate alternatives. Access one set of data in the format you need as often as you need.

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