Wandke Accessibility

01/22/2024

🎉Wandke Accessibility is officially B Corp Certified!🎉

12/27/2023

What is an "Accessibility Library"?

The Akron-Summit County Public Library has recently launched a brand-new resource for its residents, an Accessibility Library!

This library is a resource center dedicated to making events more accessible and inclusive for those with disabilities. They provide services ranging from sensory travel kits to audio description devices, as well as planning guides and assistance for creating accessible events, all at no cost.

This project was curated by the artist and founder of Art Speaks Audacity to Advocate, Alicia Hopkins:

“As a disabled artist, I found that arts in Akron weren't accessible and I wanted to change that. I knew that with the help of an accessibility library events could be inclusive and accessible in a way that opens doors for opportunities for people with disabilities and older adults to engage in the arts in all avenues."

A public library providing accessible and inclusive resources is a great step in making accessibility a community priority. We hope that many other cities across the country see this example and make an Accessibility Library of their own.

Learn more: https://news.yahoo.com/planning-event-resources-accessibility-library-110117384.html

The Akron-Summit County Public The Akron-Summit County Public Library recently launched an Accessibility Library to help make events more inclusive.

12/21/2023

Do you identify as having a visible disability and are between the ages of 18 to 64? Do you have about 10 minutes to complete an anonymous online survey on how media relates to self-esteem within the disability community,? Link in comments.

As a part of their master’s program two students at
Central Washington University are conducting a research project.
They would greatly appreciate your time! Please share our survey with others in the disability community!

12/07/2023

when CEO and Founder Daman Wandke gave a TED Talk at Western Washington University.

In his talk Daman discusses important accessibility issues while also sharing personal experiences, a small sample of what is provided in Wandke Accessibility's disability inclusion training.

Want Daman as a speaker or to learn more about our trainings? Send us a message!

PS- While Daman is no longer actively working on Abilitrek. Wandke Accessibility is working to serve a similar purpose in making all organizations accessible and inclusive to its customers and employees.

https://www.ted.com/talks/daman_wandke_trekking_without_boundaries_limitless_exploration_in_a_limited_world

Daman Wandke, MBA, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AbiliTrek. He is also an accessibility technology consultant and national disability advocate. Daman is an avid traveler; traveling for both business and pleasure. He started AbiliTrek because travelers with disabilities need to be abl...

11/14/2023

We are happy to receive this honor from Clutch!

10/24/2023

Have you checked out the Wandke Accessibility blog?

The newly renovated Wandke Accessibility website features a blog page dedicated to providing important news in the world of Accessibility and inclusion, with articles written by Daman and the Wandke team! Below is a story on Daman's path to self-employment for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

A link to subscribe to our newsletter is available at the bottom of the page.

https://www.wandke.com/blog/why-self-employment-is-a-good-option

Daman Wandke is an entrepreneur, not despite his disability, but with his disability. Learn more about his process of creating a disability owned business.

10/20/2023

🎉 Our new website is live! 🎉

We are happy to announce that Wandke Accessibility, formerly Wandke Consulting, has launched a corporate rebranding! Complete with an updated logo, name change, and a brand new accessible website.

“Wandke Accessibility empowers organizations to make the world more accessible. From small businesses to nonprofits to large corporations, our new name clarifies our offerings so that we can better serve our clients.”

A quote from Daman Wandke on the name change and rebrand. We can't wait for all of you to see https://www.wandke.com/

Wandke Accessibility advocates accessibility for all by consulting and creating boutique programs for businesses and nonprofits alike. Schedule a time to connect with us.

08/24/2023

Have you ever had to wonder if an event you were attending was wheelchair accessible, or if the restaurant you chose had low tables and a bathroom that you could use?

If you are an able-bodied person, these are questions you have never had to ask yourself when going out into the world, but these are just a couple of the many questions a disabled person has to consider every time they leave their home. Many people attempt to put themselves into the shoes of a person with a disability, but there are so many small things that able-bodied individuals take for granted on a day-to-day basis that are a battle for the disabled community. The article below shines a light on a few of the many things a disabled person has to think about every day.

At Wandke Accessibility Consulting, our goal is to create an environment, both virtually and in person, where we can eliminate as many of these worries for the disability community as possible. Get in touch with our team if you want to see how we can make your business a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2023/07/24/7-things-disabled-people-have-to-think-about-every-day/?sh=6d167e883cef

Here are seven things disabled people have to think about everyday – things that most non-disabled people simply don't.

07/26/2023

🎉 33 years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed into law! 🎉

Today, we celebrate this groundbreaking event that began the charge towards a fully accessible world.

While there is still a long way to go, the ADA will forever be the foundation that all accessibility and disability activism is built upon.

07/21/2023

Happy birthday to our Founder and CEO, Daman Wandke! We at WC hope you have a fabulous day!

07/20/2023

Another big step in becoming an ally of the disabled community is familiarizing yourself with the concept of ableism. Ableism is discrimination against those that have a physical or mental handicap that the average "able-bodied" person does not. It can range from a workplace that is inaccessible to harmful assumptions people make about the disabled.

Ableism can be a tricky topic because many people have never been taught about what it is and how to identify it, but this deep-seeded bias has done lots of harm to the disability community.

There are many resources that can help an individual learn about this, but when it comes to dismantling ableism within an organization, more drastic steps may be needed.

Fortunately, at Wandke Consulting we offer a wide range of trainings to help educate you and your workforce. One of these trainings is focused on ableism: how to identify it and how to eliminate it from within your business.

Check out our website to learn more and contact us if you want to take the next step towards creating an ableist-free culture.

https://wandke.com/disability-pride-month/

What is Disability Pride Month? Disability Pride Month flips the perspective that disabled people are to hide their disabilities. Instead, we reject the shame projected on us and embrace our disabilities as a part of who we are. What is…

07/14/2023

Educating oneself on the importance of accessibility is a crucial first step in acknowledging the need for it to be improved.

Here are some figures that help put the need for accessibility into perspective:

🔹 71% of website visitors with disabilities will leave a website that is not accessible.
🔹 98% of the world's top one million websites don't offer full accessibility.
🔹 60% of screen reader users feel that web content accessibility is getting worse.
🔹 One study found 815,600 WCAG compliance issues among Fortune 100 companies.

As an organization, it may be time to ask yourself if the steps you are taking to ensure accessibility are placed in the hands of automation-based testing that fails to achieve real accessibility. If this is the case, we at Wandke Consulting can help you achieve a truly accessible and inclusive experience for your clients. More can be found on these statistics at: https://www.crownpeak.com/blog/accessibility-ada/the-ultimate-list-of-web-accessibility-and-ada-statistics

These web accessibility and ADA statistics show the importance of accessibility from the standpoints of risk, inclusion, and market expansion.