Health and Wellness

Dyslexia: The Hidden Disability

What is Dyslexia? You may ask, "Is dyslexia a disability?" Yes, it is a neurological disorder that affects the way…

6 years ago

How to Remediate PDFs and Electronic Documents for Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance

Accessible and Section 508 Compliant Documents The required date for Section 508 Compliance has officially come and gone. The accessibility…

7 years ago

15 Halloween Safety Tips for Kids With Disabilities

For most of us, Halloween is a holiday filled with fantasy, fun and candy.  For children and adults with a…

7 years ago

Denied, Delayed, Discriminated: My Mother’s Healthcare Experience as a Person with Blindness

When I was about 8-years old, my mom, who is blind, and I  went shopping together. We entered a jewelry…

7 years ago

I Can Sign My Own Name! Our CEO’s Frustrations With Healthcare’s Lack of Accessibility

About a month ago I had coronary artery bypass surgery. A few years earlier, I had knee replacement surgery. Both…

7 years ago

Should You Be Concerned with 508 Compliance Testing?

Section 508 sets accessibility standards and is an amendment to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. These standards affect all federal…

8 years ago

Understanding How to Include Customers with Visual Impairments

An Introduction to Welcoming Everyone in Your Business Many companies give little thought to addressing the needs of their customers…

8 years ago

Beginner’s Guide to Business Accessibility

Business Accessibility- Beyond Wheelchair Ramps and Doorways There are tremendous benefits to business accessibility and creating an inclusive atmosphere for…

8 years ago

Why Accessibility Matters

What is Accessibility and Why is it Important? When it's broken down, the word accessibility is the "ability" to "access" and…

8 years ago

What is Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act? Part 2: An Overview

Braille Works is dedicated to working with healthcare providers, healthcare facilities, and healthcare organizations to meet the requirements of Section…

8 years ago