Michele Landis's guest appearances

Michele Landis

Compliance Perspectives

Digital Rage

Allied

Overdose & Chill: Live

Jessica Simpson

Michael Levin

Amanda Cohen

Billy Jacobson

Jay Rosen

Jason Ross

Nick Morgan

Jason Reynolds

Richard Lewis

John Riggi

Brian Wood

Barry Schwartz

James Green

Jay Kogen

Willie Garson

OwlTail

Post by Adam TurteltaubWhile we have all grown accustomed to seeing access ramps and automated doors in the physical world, it is easy to forget that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires digital accessibility as well. In this podcast, Michelle Landis, co-founder of Accessible360, explains that the challenges start with organizations not even realizing that the ADA sets numerous requirements that organizations must comply with.The challenge posed by this knowledge gap has been both exposed and increased by the pandemic, which has accelerated the need for online resources that are available to all. How do you bank, order groceries, and work from home if the websites you need are not accessible to individuals with physical challenges?For organizations looking to catch up with the digital requirements of the ADA, she recommends starting by taking an inventory of your consumer facing websites and mobile apps.  Those are the ones most likely to be subject to litigation.Next, get a live user assessment by individuals trained in this area and from people who are living with disabilities. She advises being cautious around companies promising to provide a quick fix with a simple overlay.Another pitfall, she warns, is underestimating the time it takes to implement suitable changes to your websites and apps that need them. When faced with a demand letter for changes within 21 days, you should engage your legal team to respond in an appropriate way.Finally, she advises that, as with the physical world, it is better to build in accessibility from the start rather than adding it later. That means keeping it front and center when designing and evolving your organization's digital assets.

Post by Adam Turteltaub While we have all grown accustomed to seeing access ramps and automated doors in the physical world, it is easy to forget that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires digital accessibility as well. In this podcast, Michelle Landis, co-founder of Accessible360, explains that the challenges start with organizations not even realizing that the ADA sets numerous requirements that organizations must comply with. The challenge posed by this knowledge gap has been both exposed and increased by the pandemic, which has accelerated the need for online resources that are available to all. How do you bank, order groceries, and work from home if the websites you need are not accessible to individuals with physical challenges? For organizations looking to catch up with the digital requirements of the ADA, she recommends starting by taking an inventory of your consumer facing websites and mobile apps.  Those are the ones most likely to be subject to litigation. Next, get a live user assessment by individuals trained in this area and from people who are living with disabilities. She advises being cautious around companies promising to provide a quick fix with a simple overlay. Another pitfall, she warns, is underestimating the time it takes to implement suitable changes to your websites and apps that need them. When faced with a demand letter for changes within 21 days, you should engage your legal team to respond in an appropriate way. Finally, she advises that, as with the physical world, it is better to build in accessibility from the start rather than adding it later. That means keeping it front and center when designing and evolving your organization's digital assets.

Michele Landis on Digital Accessibility [Podcast]

Today’s episode is all about web accessibility. We have co-founder Michele Landis on from Accessible 360, a company that provides audits, training and remediation help for businesses for people with access needs. About Michele Landis Co-founder of Accessible 360Digital Accessibility Expert With Equitable Access Know How Public SpeakerIndustry Leader &amp; ADA Policy Strategist Web accessibility is the inclusive practice of removing barriers that prevent interaction with websites, apps, internet of things, enterprise systems and so on for people with disabilities. Michele Landis Show Notes Quick overview on the field and laws.How did you come to get into the field of accessibility?Can you speak more to the legality issues?Types of devices accessing websites.What are some of the main technical issues you’re seeing with sites that aren’t accessible?Industries being impacted?What are the legal requirements for websites marketing internationally?Are there legal resources available specific to digital accessibility?Do you recommend companies hire accessibility specific legal teams to address accessibility? Show Links Accessible 360Michele Landis on LinkedInWCAG GuidelinesAccessibility Insights for Web Chrome ExtensionColor Contrast Analyzer Chrome Extension

Today’s episode is all about web accessibility. We have co-founder Michele Landis on from Accessible 360, a company that provides audits, training and remediation help for businesses for people with access needs. About Michele Landis <ul><li>Co-founder of Accessible 360</li><li>Digital Accessibility Expert With Equitable Access Know How </li><li>Public Speaker</li><li>Industry Leader &amp; ADA Policy Strategist</li></ul> <blockquote>Web accessibility is the inclusive practice of removing barriers that prevent interaction with websites, apps, internet of things, enterprise systems and so on for people with disabilities. Michele Landis</blockquote> <h2>Show Notes</h2> <ul><li>Quick overview on the field and laws.</li><li>How did you come to get into the field of accessibility?</li><li>Can you speak more to the legality issues?</li><li>Types of devices accessing websites.</li><li>What are some of the main technical issues you’re seeing with sites that aren’t accessible?</li><li>Industries being impacted?</li><li>What are the legal requirements for websites marketing internationally?</li><li>Are there legal resources available specific to digital accessibility?</li><li>Do you recommend companies hire accessibility specific legal teams to address accessibility?</li></ul> <h2>Show Links</h2> <ul><li><a href="https://accessible360.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Accessible 360</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelelandis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michele Landis on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.w3.org/TR/2006/WD-WCAG20-20060427/Overview.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WCAG Guidelines</a></li><li><a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/accessibility-insights-fo/pbjjkligggfmakdaogkfomddhfmpjeni?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Accessibility Insights for Web Chrome Extension</a></li><li><a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/color-contrast-analyzer/dagdlcijhfbmgkjokkjicnnfimlebcll?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Color Contrast Analyzer Chrome Extension</a></li></ul>

10 | Michele Landis: Web Accessibility, Certification, Testing