Posts by Sarah Molder
Case study: Creating accessible eLearning for the Strathcona Regional District
The client Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is the government body that serves over 48,000 residents within north central Vancouver Island, Discovery Islands and mainland area inlets, representing four electoral areas, a treaty First Nation, and five member municipalities. Services include: The challenge The SRD took a leading role in supporting… Read More about “Case study: Creating accessible eLearning for the Strathcona Regional District”
How do we define accessibility?
Our consulting experience has taught us an important lesson. People have the desire and drive to build accessibility, but they don’t know what it looks like in practice. This makes sense because we don’t have a clear definition of accessibility that tells us how to “do it”. What does accessibility… Read More about “How do we define accessibility?”
5 strategies for writing in plain language
Writing in plain language is a skill. Like any skill, it takes learning, practice, and dedication. In Untapped Accessibility’s Plain Language for Teams workshop, we introduce you to the following strategies: Write for your audience To write in plain language, you must understand your audience and their communication needs…. Read More about “5 strategies for writing in plain language”
Why aren’t youth with disabilities applying to jobs?
Employers are doing great work to create inclusive and accommodating workplaces, but it’s not always translating to their recruitment materials. When young job seekers with disabilities see information about a job opportunity, they need to see a message that instills some confidence that the workplace is a place where they… Read More about “Why aren’t youth with disabilities applying to jobs?”