Originally published at PEATWorks. Just call it the workplace potluck. Bring Your Own Device, which most netizens and productivity experts have abbreviated as "BYOD," is not a new trend. It refers to employees using their own technology devices at
PEAT Guest Blog: Bring It On! Advancing the Employment of People with Disabilities Through BYOD
Hi! In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we were honored to write a guest blog for PEAT on the topic of BYOD. Check it out
Let’s Get Personal: NDEAM and what it means to an employee with a disability
We kicked off National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) a few days ago with our post, and received some amazing responses from people sharing personal stories about their disability identity. Charged by their honesty and passion,
A Kick-off to National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The crispness of autumn brings a smell of transition into the air. As the summertime frolics of sunshine melt into falling leaves and cooler temperatures, we think the timing could not be more perfect to celebrate National Disability Employment
Our take on the Accessibility & Usability in Health Information Technology (HIT) Conference
It’s always a treat to end the week with a conference in the heart of Washington, DC. It’s even better when that conference is robustly attended with passionate healthcare and accessibility leaders. Every participant shared the same focus of
The Accessibility Hack of Education
‘Hacking’ doesn't always have the best connotation. With a pronunciation comprised of heavy consonants, hacking is defined as gaining unauthorized access into another’s computer, or to thresh something to bits. But to a growing population, hacking is
An Accessible Friday with the Washington Metro Disabled Students Collective
Greetings from the Community Forum on Accessible Information and Communication Technology! We’re here at the Access Board on a Friday, and are graciously brought together by the FCC and the Washington Metro Disabled Students Collective (WMDSC). One
Georgetown University Hosts Conference on Employment of People with Disabilities
Georgetown University, in partnership with the National Business & Disability Council (NBDC) at The Viscardi Center, convened its 4th Conference on Employment of People with Disabilities on Thursday, January 29, 2015. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Dana Marlowe Named Enterprising Woman of the Year
(Washington, DC) - Dana Marlowe, of Accessibility Partners was awarded by Enterprising Women Magazine as one of the Enterprising Women for 2015. Women across the country, representing a wide array of businesses, were honored for their achievements
Giving Accessibly
How often in December is the phrase uttered, “Do you want us to gift wrap that for you?” This is the season of more gift giving than any other time of the year. However, there are some considerations to make when gift giving with those who have