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Betting on Hearts

Cross-over: Contemporary! Peaky Blinders x The Gentlemen (2024)

Pairing: Edward "Eddie" Horniman x afab!Shelby!Reader,

Summary: Being the main face to the (legal*) Shelby Business Empire, you too dabble with the less than legal side when prompted to (against your Brother's wishes). So when a certain Duke and Glass Family start stirring things up on your doorstep, you decide to seduce the duke into compliance but maybe, Eddie had the same idea for you too...

Warnings: 5000~ words, depictions of blood, overprotective siblings, emotional manipulation (seduction), reader is a bit... much. Probably some other tags that I am forgetting

A/N: more notes later.

Masterlist | Taglist Request | read-through and edited.

↳ The Shelby empire was dominant in many industries and with you being among the middle children, just behind your three older brother's, you mainly took to the newer parts of the business but you of course wrangled your way to the darker sides as well no matter how much your family protested (except for Polly, she openly cheered you on before her untimely passing)

↳ You were the Queen of import/export, the face to the Gin company and co-owner to your new digital sports betting app, your younger sister Ada had stepped in to help you manage it all. Using the earnings from the gambling you put it towards the branding and advertisements of your other departments and the greater Shelby corporation

↳ Arthur, the spirited yet your mentally-barley-afloat brother as he drank half the gin you supplied to his section of the business or found himself high as a kite while insisting on keeping your hands as clean as possible, coming with you on every assignment. Arthur maintained his "Garrison" bars across the country, moving on to establish high dining and was currently trying to stick the Shelby name into hotel management.

↳ John, a man that carried a huge heart with his irresistible charm and humor. He (while trying to convince the youngest, Finn to join him) managed the productions and manufacturing of each one of your industries. Supplying the parts, the bottles and ingredients, alongside the construction materials for every one of Arthur's expansions alongside supplying for your... darker dealings. The company, to a degree, was self-sustainable

↳ And of course, you had Thomas, the mastermind of the whole empire and the one you reported every minuscule detail to at the end of the day. You wouldn't call him kind, but he was considerate to a degree. You could always count on him to protect you where other's have failed but that also caused the greatest conflict between the two of you. It was hard, managing family verses business with him, lines always threatening to be crossed as your relationship was strained. Thomas respected you deeply, you had stuck with him when the rest of the family fell apart and offered him new perspectives to cultivating legal business. Yet he was too protective of you, he couldn't stand to lose you and openly admitted that you where his first choice if he needed to choose who would live

↳ In recent times, your family was playing chess against with a rising power called the Glass family who not so suitably started poking their fingers into your sectors, fixing your gambling sites with their newest expansions. You chuckled to yourself within Tommy's house. The men reported on the new business the Glass family had established, a boxing ring as you shoved Arthur in his chair with a teasing smile.

"Remember when you wanted to become a boxer, brother?" Arthur flips you the finger, a frown emerging from his moustache as he pours himself another drink, mumbling about you being a spoiled little brat yet you don't bother to catch the end of it.

The spy coughs, returning all of your attention back as Thomas glares at you both to hold yourselves, John's face has gone red trying to conceal his laughter at the childish faces you pull at him as Thomas throws his hand up, signalling for the man to continue.

"They have been having some difficulties in expanding their weed enterprise as well, we are still trying to get to the bottom of as to why this is as the documentation we have stolen shows nothing out of the sorts." A series of copied folders and photographs are then spread against the hardwood table as your painted nails sort through each stack, categorizing them in sequential order. Your green nail taps on top of a dead mans face thoughtfully stroking his cheek as you look at the bullet hole placed in between his eyes, "And what is the backstory to this incident exactly?" you comment.

The spy looks towards Thomas who already looks bored, there was nothing of significance to be said just yet but this newest bit of information had him raising as eyebrow. "Well, that kill was confirmed to be done by the new Duke of Halstead as I were one of the men stationed to dispose of it."

The spy throws another bundle on the table labelled, "The Duke." You excitedly snatch the manila folder quicker than anyone else at on the table as your eyes dart across every picture and piece of information you can grasp. Captain, Aristocrat, Medals... More Medals, Service, First Place, Honour Roll, Head Boy, Family Strain, oh... Your thoughts pause, cheeks heating when you flick up a stapled bundle of papers, a defined uniform, blue beret. The next page a Polo champion in college and deep black suit for the funeral. Slamming the folder shut, all eyes snap to the sudden noise.

"We are joining the upper echelon of society, brothers! Do let me meet up with him- I promise not to disappoint," you plead, already knowing that you are perfect for the mission. You and the Duke were both public-facing faces with one foot in reality and another in the pits. It would be a simple mission really, you convince yourself and your brothers as they immediately protest to the idea. Step in, seduce, convince him to sign-out and step out- as simple as that.

You look at Thomas, eyes strong, eyebrows furrowed as you level his stare. "You know I'm the only who can properly do this job, Thomas and if it does not work out, we can just kill them off just like the last, right?" The spy departs, bowing his head before speedily turning out of the room as tension only rises in the room, getting caught in your throat as you hitch your breath watching as Tommy's mouth moves into an echoing, "fine."

--

↳ So here you sat, in your covered box from the sun at the races. You clapped joyfully with a smile spreading your cheeks. You tip your hat down, seeing your bets adding up on your card as Ada cheered loudly beside you, leaning over the railing as she praises your chosen racer. Interviews for the sportsmen start as the Jockey casts a wink up at your sister. Ada throws down a business card the he clutches, placing it in his breast pocket with a tap to his chest before continuing to answer the post-race questions.

"Have yourself a date?" you tease out, picking up your spiked lemonade to hide your smile curving up into a knowing smirk. "Well you are one to talk sis, I heard down the grapevine that you had a certain duke chasing after you like Cinderella," Ada rebuttals, fixing herself a drink at the cart as you eye the three shots of vodka she stirs in, "isn't that a bit much for..." you look down at your wrist-watch, "...1PM? We do have dinner at Arthur's later tonight you know."

"We all can use a pick-me-up every now and then," she comments as you hum out, eyeing up your singular shot drink before shifting further down the couch to create space for her as she removes a pillow, placing it on her lap as she kicks off her heels and sets her feet up upon the coffee table. "Now, you didn't answer my question, go on then," she sasses, setting her drink down and leaning closer to you with knowing eyes gleaming into your own.

You roll your eyes, face going red while pushing her face away from your own as she laughs, "So you do have the hots for him!"

"No, its just that a second sun is bursting in my face and plus, we could never work," you retort, now refusing to meet her chasing eyes as she grips your hand. "Oh, come on (name)! details, details! don't leave me hanging here, thats brothers work," Ada presses forward just as your resolve crumbles. You place a hand to the bride of your nose, pinching as you eyes squeeze shut. "I won't repeat myself so listen closely," you start recalling the first day you met Captain and Duke, Edward Horniman.

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↳ Running around your house, asking various staff members of your estate as to where your old mail had been distributed you felt around the thin papers and pages till you felt weight and lifted out the invitation from the stack. Mr. Johnston's Estate invites you to his quarterly festivities, your fingers trace over the pressed letters and seal before looking towards your closet

↳ You had worn a tailored dress that perfectly accentuated your body for tonights assignment. Within a closer inspection, various hand stitched black branches and birds spread across the top sheer level of fabric set to a black backdrop. Your hair was pinned upwards, showcasing the glowing skin of your neck and upper chest that you spent way too much time blending in with your makeup.

↳ You suitably leaned against the bar-top, feet already sore from the high heels you wore to make your legs appear longer and by the looks around the room, your plan of seduction was already in the works as a woman ordered a drink for the two of you. Her red lipstick simmering brightly under the dim lights, beckoning you in closer yet you held your resolve. Thanking her for the drink while placing a hand on her own before walking towards the neighbouring room. Feeling her stare as you left, you offered her a floating kiss before turning the corner.

↳ The windows were open as you walked down the long hall towards the cheers as multiple guests played various card games within the billiards room, you pulled the sleeves of your dress down further as you dropped the drink on a floating tray- it's sickeningly sweet taste formed a headache as you pinched your temples.

↳ You strolled around the room, smiling at every face that met yours, shaking hands with others as you enjoyed watching every. single. face. fall in recognition to who they were just flirting with. Stuttering apologies, you grew disappointed when their eyes drifted cautiously around the room for a threat of a man, one of your brothers. You scoff at this, turning towards the next.

↳ With the most recent man that was trying to capitalize on the half-attention you were giving him, absent-mindlessly nodding along to his business proposition as you both strolled around the estate, you found yourselves back at the entrance as your eyes snapped over to the late party-goers just making their arrivals, one of them being just the man you were waiting for as he stumbles through the open doors.

His beauty stumps you in person, the blurry pictures you obtained from at the table do not do the man justice as he practically glows under the warm lighting above. His hair tussled in a wind-swept way as your hands itch to fix every strand. Chocolate eyes are all you want to drink in before your attention is being called back as you start to glare at the intrusion.

"So what do you think, Mademoiselle Shelby?" the man asks to you, hand starting to drift up your arm, another on your leg before your eyes snap back down to his face from over the crowd. You rip your arm away from his touch, sending him a cold smile as you fix the lapels of his jacket for him, gripping the suit closest to his neck as you pull him closer to you. Any outside looker would think your reaction to be a romantic display yet by the sweat starting to form at his hairline, you were receiving just the reaction you wanted.

"I have no interest in working with a boy who already starts to sweat at the mere touch of a woman," and with that you drop him, watching as he falls into a group of people who all glare down at him, stepping around as he scrambles out the backdoor. You fix your appearance in your phones camera before making your way towards your mission.

--

Edward Horniman's Perspective

Re-buttoning his suit jacket, he places his keys in the hands of a staff-member while making his way up the stairs. Susie had been waiting for him in the lobby rather impatiently, her foot tapping against the tiled floors as she dully looked at the floral decorations that hug around the vaulted space before her eyes snapped to Eddie form spinning around to face her.

"You look a bit shit," she says while eyeing him up and down, taking notice to the small amount of blood beginning to form at his side with distaste.

"Remind me why we're here?" Eddie states, taking the conversation reigns as he begins to glance around the room. Susie begins walking closer to him, making their way out of the foyer.

"We are here to learn why Uncle Sam wants in to your estate and subsequently our Business," Susan replies, a subtle shake of her head as if ringing out the terrible idea of it all. Her feet start to falter as she instantly notices you stepping into the room behind them both with a champagne flute delicately place in your hand.

"Then whats his business?" Eddie pushes forwards, moving them both through the sea of people as Susie snaps her head back forwards, doing her best to maintain composure and not cause a scene as she allows Eddie to guide her further into the estate.

"Meth. He's made billions from it."

"Then what are you, Susan, a drug dealer with a heart?" Eddie question's, raising a brow as he stops to pick them both up a drink. A small smile spreading across his lips as they chime together before Susie proceeds to down the rest of it.

"Everything alright?" concern now rising in his features as he looks around the room, his gaze stopping, breath intaking sharply at the sight of you. He is unable to tear his gaze away as you turn your head to face him, you offer a small smile. Eyeing the man from his shoes, the seam of his pants, his neck that swallow deeply as your hand rises from your side, up to your collarbones as you delicately play with the necklace you wear. You finally stop at his eyes as you mouth a cheeky hello before turning around back towards the bar.

Susie still remains looking at her now empty drink, unknowing to Eddie's distraction by the sound of the crowd as she continues conversation normally. "We like money just as the next man, but his gear comes with a rather violent price tag. We stay in our lane because comparatively, its a peaceful one. We let him in, carnage will follow."

Susie now looks up, noticing that Eddie had not replied to her speech as she follows his gaze to your back as your fingers play with the lip of your cup. You laugh at whatever the bartender had just said to you before your glass has been topped off once more, you turn around, flashing them both a smile before slowly making your way closer to them.

Eddie takes a step forwards, wishing to meet you halfway before Susie reigns him in, nails digging into the arm of his suit jacket as she pulls him back to her side.

"I don't think you are quite ready for the big leagues, Captain-" Susan warns, looking at the side of Eddies face before he turns back to her, a charming smile accentuating his features before he speaks.

"I just killed a man, Susie. I think I can handle speaking to a woman-"

"Hm, well thats just not any ordinary woman, Edward. That is Miss. Shelby- the possible saviour to every one of our problems if we did not already... push some buttons," Susie states, smile waning as you get progressively closer, many people still try and gain your attention as you hold up your hand, wishing not to be disturbed.

"And there's room to fix that I'm sure, but what exactly did WE do?" Before Susie could answer, your heels are in front of Eddies dress shoes as you extend a hand forwards in greeting. "Miss. Shelby," Susie greets you with a composed look, her smile dropped as she tries to stare through you.

Edward picks up your hand, pressing a kiss on to the back of it as you hold hands for longer than necessary before pulling away. "Your Grace, Miss. Glass," you greet, "a pleasure it is to see you both here tonight." Your voice is like honey, hanging in the air as you smile at them both.

"The pleasure is all mine, Miss. Shelby," Edward replies, noticing Susie's mock indifference as she shifts her weight slightly under your faux-gentle eyes; sharped to a cutting-stare as you strike her down. "You two make a rather charming couple, if I may ask, how recent is this development?" you question, hiding your growing smirk in your drink as Eddie's gaze falls to your lips and the print you leave against the glass, snapping back up to your eyes- yours crinkle in a second greeting.

"You have yourself mistaken, Myself and Miss. Glass are merely business associates," Eddie clarify as you set your glass gently on the bar-top, hand brushing against Eddies bicep in the movement. Your eyes continue to lock on to one another, a silent conversation being played as you lean a bit closer, taking a deeper look at his features as you notice Eddies gaze roam your's own. In that moment, Susie decides to step back into the conversation.

"What does your family want?" she deadpans, eyeing the closing distance between you and Eddie with hardened eyes as her hand threatens to crush the glass in her hand. "Well, by the looks of it, your business had became my business, thanks to your mingling," you charismatically charm, hand hovering on Eddies arm as you adore the jealous look brewing inside her.

"And if you two are merely just associates, I think this calls for a more... personal discussion with the Duke since our businesses are now becoming tied together, is that not tight Susie?" you finish with as Eddie looks between the two of you, undeceiving of who to follow alongside. But by the look of your eyes snapping to his lips once more as you tongue swipes across your own, parting them slightly- his decision is made.

"I will be back in a moment, Susie," Edward says, following in-step as you lead him out of the crowded space. Just as Eddie reaches the hall, he casts his head back, sending Susie a knowing look as if to say, I'm fixing it before disappearing. Susie glares at your lipstick stained glass sat on the counter with distaste before being led towards Mr. Johnston by his assistant.

--

Your Perspective

Success, you cheer to yourself, as you loop your arm around Eddies arm, leading him towards a nearby study you know to be empty. The door softly closes behind you both. In the next moment, you pull Eddies arm to his side, shoving him against the door as it rattles from the impact.

Eddie's eyes are blown wide as he hisses out slightly in pain, forgetting about the gun-shot wound before becoming distracted by the feeling of your soft lips against his own. Your heels make you tall enough to capture his lips into a delicate battle of heated touches, your skirt being bunched up by Eddies hands, your gentle caresses of the stubble of his cheeks as playful bite his lower lip, wishing to explore more.

Gasping for air as you pull away, you further taint his skin a deep red to match his lips you coated in your lipstick. Pressing a kiss at the side of his mouth as he whispers out a tease before you trail over to his cheek, paving a way to his chin and down his neck as his head raises, exposing more skin for your greedy lips. He grips your hips, keeping you in place as you suck a mark onto the base of his neck. A soft moan escaping between his lips before an equally greater hiss as blood continues to pour out of his side.

You take a step back, gently opening his jacket, your eyes cast upwards, through your lashes as you playfully pout. You place a palm at his inner thigh, watching as his eyes grow in size as your hand drifts just past the growing bulge in his pants- stopping slightly before the wound as you hum out thoughtfully while looking at it.

"My, my, your grace. Whatever do you have here?" You rhetorically ask before pressing your hand into the opening, listening as he hisses out, hands swiftly moving off your hips and onto your hand as they pull your touch off of him side.

"You little fucking temptress," Eddie curses out, eyes darkened as his tongue sweeps over his lips, you take a few steps back. The Duke presses himself off the wall, taking wide strides as your hands begin to sweat yet you do not break eye contact. Continuing to swiftly walk backwards as best you can in heels before tripping over a rug and falling against the back of a chair.

Eddie's arms cage you in against the chair, your breath hitching as he places his face within the crook of your neck. His facial hair tickling your skin, a soft burn forming with every word he speaks, "Now tell me, Miss. Shelby, what is it you want from me?"

You swallow. Hard. Knuckles turning white at the force you grip the chair with before trying to compose yourself, a shaky breath you exhale conceal in a moan. Pressing a kiss to the shell of his ear, "I want you to kiss me, Eddie," you murmur, hand fixing those curls you wanted to from the start. Your fingers curl around a few strands within an instant as Eddie sucks a bruise to your neck, licking the area afterwards. "What are you here for?" he questions once more as you shake your head, wondering how far you can truly push this.

"No. That was not a proper kiss, sir. Kiss me." You state again, taking a deep breath in as victory when Eddie pulls away, eyes boring into your own, blood now tainting the band of his pants as your eyes flicker down to it. Your chin is gripped as Eddie pulls you into that proper kiss you were begging for but he pulls away too quickly as you press your lips together to hide your frown. Your cheeks were warm, hair a mess, your chest raises up and down like you had just ran a mile.

Edward appears in the same state as he stumbles back, hand gripping his side, eyes tipping down to your chest before snapping back up with a cold look- you needed to answer, couldn't have your signature bleeding out before he could sign.

"I need you out of my bettings, your grace," you breathily state, hand placed on your chest as you feel your heart-rate still bumping fast. You take deeper intakes of air, feeling for your heart starting to slow as you watch Eddie crunch over, blood-loss starting to make him go dizzy.

You swiftly stand and hobble towards the desk, finding a first aid kit in one of the lower drawers as you unknowingly bend down in front of Eddie as he curses you out once more, you look back, murmuring an apology before standing up straight and beginning to make work of his clothes, jacket off, tie discarded and shirt unbuttoned, you pluck the remnants of the bullet out from his side.

Eddie grits his teeth together, hands curled into fists as he watches you work, your tweezers poking into his muscle. "If you would stop watching me so closely, maybe I could focus more and poke you less," you sass, looking up at his while blowing the hair out of your eye. Eddie fixes the stand behind your ear before raising his hand once more. "Well just a minute ago you were practically on your knees begging for me to look at you," Eddie responds with a smirk, you huff and maintain your work, gathering the last bits of metal before treating the area and wrapping his torso snuggly.

The Duke's blood stains your hands as you look down at them thoughtfully. The thick liquid cascades off your fingertips, falling onto your dress, marking a pair of birds. "You owe me a new dress," you say, wiping your hands with the small cloth the kit provided before taking a stand. You start to walk away before Eddie grasps your arm, you pause mid-step, feet now plated in wait.

"Thank you, Miss. Shelby. I will sign to never fix a game with your business if you promise to have a meeting with Miss. Glass and I," Edward compromises, letting go of your arm and watches as you walk towards the exit, "I don't think you are in any position to make compromises, nevertheless demands, Edward. But... I'll keep you updated on my decision," and with that you close the door softly behind yourself for him to get dressed. Pressing your forehead to the wooden surface, you grip your hands into fists before settling your head up high as you descend the stairs and move towards the coat room. You sneak your keys and coat before slipping out the side door and walk towards your car.

A series of hastened footsteps against the gravel have you rolling down the window to your Range Rover, foot on the brake, hands on the wheel- ready to make haste. You do your best not to be surprised when the Duke's face greets you on the other side, a I know something you don't smile resting on his features as you raise a brow to it.

"We never exchanged contacts," he states to you casually, as if it were the weather. You hum out, analyzing his statement while look out the windshield before looking back at him. Light rain begins to fall as you press a lingering kiss to his cheek, "I will find you in due time, you and Miss. Glass. Have a good night, your grace." And with that, you roll up your window, and drive off underneath the moonlight.

--

You take a deep sip of your drink as Ada sits still, mouth open as you swear to be losing circulation to you hand. Pins and needles start to form at your fingertips form how tightly she holds onto your hand. "Fuck, sis. Sounds like you got him good," Ada says, barley able to conceal her smile.

Shaking your head you take a deep sip of your near melted lemonade before clearing your throat and checking for the time, it would be an hour's drive from here, you both had to leave soon. "Well even if I have managed to, 'get him good...'" you raise your hands in quotations, starting to mock even the idea of you two together yet your heart speaks otherwise, beating rapidly in your chest as you recount the feeling of his lips on yours. The small hickey on your neck still bruised as you wonder if his has healed since then.

Ada raises a brow, watching as you absent-mindedly reach up towards your mark, fingers circling around the mark as you continue to speak, "...Tommy would never allow it-"

"Fuck what Tommy thinks, he's not you. Do YOU want to see him again?" Ada cuts you off, a serious look taking over every feature, tightening into sharp lines- as if daring you to say else-wise.

You refuse to meet her eyes, looking outside to the near empty tracks, "I mean..."

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↳ A/N: What did you all think? I am quite happy with this being a standalone but I am willing to write a pt.2. If you have any ideas as to where it could go- send an ask, DM, or comment and I'll see what can be done further :) (i'm also taking a break soon... maybe... probably).

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hey! I'm currently writing a paper discussing experiences of disabled and neurodivergent students at my uni (spoiler alert: it's not great lmao), and while I have a couple references so far (mostly Lund and Pearlstein) about the larger Disabled Student ExperienceTM I'm struggling to find academic papers talking about this, particularly since my field of study is psychology rather than disability theory/disability justice. are there any texts regarding this that you would reccommend? doing my best to lean on crip theory for this essay and you were the first person i thought of! no worries if you don't have the energy to answer this rn ofc, i hope you're having a good day ✨

omg what a fabulous & vital project! i’d love to hear more about your work both out of interest & to potentially refine my recommendations because this is such a complex, multifaceted area of experience + research + activism — i tried to draw from a variety of perspectives so you can dig deeper into what seems most relevant!

my number one recommendation is the book Academic Ableism by Jay Dolmage, i still need to read most of it rip but it’s absolutely considered foundational in this topic. the rest i’m gonna put under a cut because it got super long lol, i’ll also reblog to my disability sideblog @crippleprophet in case anyone else has suggestions!

best of luck with your work, i hope some of this is helpful! feel free to reach out for more recommendations, input, or encouragement❣️💖

on the built environment – eg, the physical campus & how it impacts students

if you’re in the US, this summary of colleges’ responsibilities under the ADA has been helpful for me (link).

Building Access by Aimi Hamraie

Accessibility for Historic Buildings: A Field Guide, 2nd Edition (link to pdf)

written by David Provost and revised by Joseph Hoefferle, Jr. as part of the University of Vermont Graduate Program in Historic Preservation

back in 2020 i used the first edition of this document in a project arguing my undergraduate university should make its historic buildings more accessible

lays out policies & options in tables with photo examples from their campus

Aimi Hamraie & Kelly Fritsch’s Crip Technoscience Manifesto (2019)

Catalyst: Feminism, Theory, Technoscience, 5(1), pp1-34.

this piece is honestly just incredibly life-giving for me in general so i highly recommend giving it a full read when you have time. specific parts that i thought might resonate with the experiences of students at your uni:

“user-initiated design” (Hendren & Lynch, cited p9)

“access as friction” (p10):

Emerging out of historical fights for disability rights, the terms accessibility and access are usually taken to mean disabled inclusion and assimilation into normative able-bodied relations and built environments. […] However, the etymology of the word access reveals two frictional meanings: access as “an opportunity enabling contact,” as well as “a kind of attack” (2016, p. 23). Taking access as a kind of attack reveals access-making as a site of political friction and contestation. While historically central to the fights for disability access, crip technoscience is nevertheless committed to pushing beyond liberal and assimilation-based approaches to accessibility, which emphasize inclusion in mainstream society, to pursue access as friction, particularly paying attention to access-making as disabled peoples’ acts of non-compliance and protest.

noncompliant users and assistive technology as friction (p11):

Lifchez and Winslow offer the concept of “non-compliant users,” illustrating this with an image of a powerchair user wheeling against traffic on a street without curb cuts (1979, p. 153). This technology-enabled movement against the flow of traffic marks anti-assimilationist crip mobility: not an attempt to integrate (as in the liberal approach to disability rights), but rather to use technology as a friction against an inaccessible environment.

collaborative mapping of (in)accessibility, something i know happens more informally among disabled students on many campuses (p15):

Unlike mainstream disability technoscience “crowdsourcing” projects, which invoke a charity model of disability wherein non-disabled people collect data but do not engage in disability culture or politics, emerging projects such as Mapping Access are making participatory access-making the basis of a kind of technoscientific “access intimacy” (Mingus, 2017) through practices such as “critical crowdsourcing” of accessibility data (Hamraie, 2018). […] Collaborative mapping visualizes the evidence of inaccessibility while creating opportunities for collective response. Crip cartographic technoscience thus enables more critical design, and interrogation of the everyday built environment.

access to education

the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities includes the right to inclusive education (Article 24). scholarship in this area is about primary & secondary education, not postsecondary / university education, but a lot of the concepts can be applied

in addition to inclusive education, “universal design for learning” (UDL) might be a helpful keyword but it definitely trends toward the liberal as a whole

“Hidden contradictions and conditionality: conceptualisations of inclusive education in international human rights law” (2013) by Bronagh Byrne (link)

references the importance of identifying barriers as a step in the process of accessible education, which depending on your work may be a nice succinct justification of its necessity (p234):

Inclusion ‘necessitates the removal of the material, ideological, political and economic barriers that legitimate and reproduce in equality and discrimination in the lives of disabled people’ (Barton and Armstrong 2001, 214). According to this view, an identification of barriers within the school’s environment, teaching and learning strategies, and attitudes that prevent the full participation of children with disabilities, will also be required.

argues for a focus on inability of schools to meet students’ needs rather than students’ inability to conform to an ableist environment (for example, p242):

International human rights law has conditionalised the right to inclusive education for children with disabilities by making inclusion contingent upon the extent of individual rather than institutional or structural deficits.

psychological/emotional impact on disabled students

“psycho-emotional disablism” may be a useful search term for you, with the disclaimer that a substantial portion of scholars in feminist disability studies are TERFs / express “gender critical” beliefs / etc. so like i’m listing one paper i came across that looked relevant + two from my grad program’s recommended reading, but i haven’t read these & suggest vetting authors before citing them:

“The psycho-emotionally disabling impact of academic landscapes of exclusion: experiences of a disabled postgraduate in perpetual lockdown” (2023) by Joanne Hunt (link)

Reeve, D (2004). Psycho-emotional dimensions of disability and the social model. In C Barnes & G Mercer (eds), Implementing the social model of disability: theory and research. The Disability Press, Leeds, pp. 83-100. http://donnareeve.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ReeveChapter2004b.pdf

Reeve, D. (2014) 'Psycho-emotional disablism and internalised oppression', in J. Swain, S. French, C. Barnes and C. Thomas (eds) Disabling Barriers - Enabling Environments, 3rd Edition, London: Sage, pp. 92-98. http://donnareeve.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ReeveChapter2014a.pdf

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My job now wants to give us bathroom passes and has a hall monitor to check passes if you are allowed to go to the bathroom

I’m 27 I’m not in grade school…thinking I should quit

There's gonna be some issues with both OSHA and ADA compliance there I think, legally they can do it within reason but it can open the door to all kinds of lawsuits if they do.

Thanks to the internet and those blessed meme things, many employees live by the meme-philosophy: Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime, that's why I poop on company time. However, under the law, employers are legally allowed to restrict bathroom breaks, at least, within reason.

Generally, reasonable restrictions will not prohibit employees from using the restroom when the need arises. However, in production, or client facing industries, employers may require an employee to wait for a co-worker to relieve their position before taking a bathroom break. Additionally, if an employee has a medical condition that necessitates frequent bathroom breaks, employers may need to be flexible as frequent bathroom breaks is an easily achievable reasonable accommodation in nearly all situations.

Giving Bathroom Restrictions the Business

While there is no federal law that specifies the number or length of bathroom breaks an employer must provide, restricting bathroom use unreasonably can lead to lawsuits and even all-out labor disputes with picketers and media. OSHA does provide rules that require employers to provide employee restrooms, and allow employees access to those restrooms.

Generally, unreasonable restrictions on bathroom usage will be viewed as a violation of an employee's rights because it subjects employees to detrimental effects to their health, including urinary tract and bladder infections, kidney stones, and other ailments. Furthermore, depending on a company's policy, restrictions on the length of bathroom usage may also have a discriminatory impact on women, or aging individuals, who sometimes need a little extra time in the restroom.

What's Reasonable?

What is considered reasonable will vary from job to job, and likely depend on state law as well. If an employee's bathroom usage interferes with their ability to do their job, or with the production line, or client services, then the law may not protect that employee.

Alternatively, if an employee needs to use the restroom, an employer should not have a policy that denies that employee the ability to do so. Even where an employee has an essential job, such as on a production line, an employer may be required to provide prompt and temporary relief of duties for the employee.

Does an Employer Have to Pay for Bathroom Breaks?

Generally, under the Fair Labor Standards Act, short breaks between 5 to 20 minutes are considered mutually beneficial for employer and employee, and as such, should be paid. However, if the breaks extend beyond 20 minutes, an employer can refuse to pay for that time.

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This will be location specific for you I think.

An employer does not have to pay you for a break during which you are completely relieved of your job duties.  Your employer can require you to stay on the business premises during your break.  Only the following breaks are required:

      Minors younger than 16 must be given a 30-minute break if they are employed five hours or more in a day.

      All employees must be allowed toilet breaks when needed.

      A union contract may require breaks and those requirements are enforced by the union.

      Certain other limited categories of workers, such as airline pilots, may be entitled to mandatory breaks under applicable regulations. Check with the appropriate regulatory agency.

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Half dozen other sites I've looked at and even the state labor website say 'when needed' so they can't restrict bathroom breaks, not unreasonably at least.

Can't give you little bathroom pass cards at the start of the week and that's as many times as you can pee or anything like that at least.

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Why I am being an asshole about accommodations on Tumblr I was born in 1970 and I was diagnosed with learning disabilities in 1976 when I entered school. I know that whoever is reading this probably doesn't know this, but it was rare to test children in the 70’s, so in that way I am super privileged.

It also means that when my teachers were screaming at me and calling me retarded, I knew they were the ones with the problem.

It also means that I grew up with no accommodations.

To this day I will do huge workarounds so I never have to tell people about my issues. I will work in one font and change it back for neurotypicals.

The world isn’t made for me - I get that.

I need a dark serif font on a white background to read digitally. I get that is unpopular but it is what I need.

And there is a law that says I should get accommodations - but places don’t generally care about that. I know, I am working on getting the museum I work for into full compliance with the ADA right now, so I recognize that it is a complicated issue, but it isn’t like the law is some mystery.

When friends told me I should come back to tumblr because the fandom I am in is big on Tumblr I was leary. I had already tried Tumblr two times, and could not get either the app or the website dashboard to be readable and had to delete my account.

I even had to leave a fandom that fully transitioned to Tumblr.

But I was told - that new people were in charge. That the people in charge are responsive and have made it the best site for people who need accessibility.

What I found was a site that was exactly the same.

I need a dark serif font on a white background to read digitally. I get that is unpopular but it is what I need.

For a few months, (from March to July) the app allowed me to use the settings on my cell phone, but that disappeared with the July update. It looks like the app completely broke for many android users at that time.

At that point I had to start liking posts, copying them into a word processor, changing them into a font I can read and then reblog or whatever.

I wasn’t expecting abuse over the way I have to use your site, because you can’t provide reasonable accommodations.

Again I need a dark serif font on a white background to read digitally. I get that is unpopular but it is what I need.

In March I was asked to give @humans and @staff my suggestions to make this site accessible and I did. I haven’t heard anything from either account, not even that you got them.

When I complained about the fact that I no longer could use the system default on the app. I was told to put in a service ticket.

I did - the one that got responded to told me to use “true blue” because you don’t really need a serif font I guess?

Then I was told to change my theme, but that doesn't do anything for my dash.

Then Vampire or Pumpkin - I can read about every other word with them.

But most of the responses over the past three months have really come off as “we didn't offer that because people don’t need that” or show a deep ignorance of how your site works.

Why am I not walking away from this, when I have over and over again in the past?

Because you should be as good as people say you are.

Because twitter is about to die, and I have time on my hands.

Because Ilitterally can not hear about what an awesome and responsive site, staff you are when I have spent most of a year trying to fix this.

Because I have been called an idiot all of my life, so I can keep at you until you are accessible for other people who need reasonable accommodations that you don’t offer and will just walk away, the way I have in the past.

I mean maybe that is what you want. Maybe you want anything that isn’t fixed by dark mode to walk away.

Thanks,

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the biggest thing i've learned is no one understands what "accessible" means and throws it around like a buzzword or like it means "convenient and easy for me" and i think sometimes it's used in place of "i don't like how it's laid out" that's not what accessible means. just because something is complicated for you doesn't mean it isn't ada compliant, and just because something is easy to navigate doesn't mean it IS ada compliant. anyways lw is not ada compliant and its ui is shit in my opinion, but i can't name a single pet site that IS ada compliant because even if you have a feature that can't be programmed for accessibility/ada compliance, you are legally required to disclose it in an accessibility statement and no website does. stop throwing around this word like a buzzword for "easy" because that's NOT WHAT IT MEAAAANSSSSSS and you are muddying the terms we use for ada compliant web aid which is already so difficult to educate people on

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How to Choose the Right Size porta-potty for Your Event

Introduction

Planning an event, whether it's a wedding, music festival, corporate gathering, or community fair, involves countless details. One crucial element that often gets overlooked is restroom facilities. Choosing the right size porta-potty can significantly impact your guests' experience. This guide will take you through everything you need to know about selecting the perfect portable toilet for your event, including types of porta-potties available, how many you'll need based on your https://hackneyrenters.org/indiana/ guest count, and ADA compliance considerations.

How to Choose the Right Size Porta-Potty for Your Event

Selecting the right size porta-potty hinges on several factors: the number of attendees, the duration of your event, and any special needs your guests may have. A standard porta-potty typically accommodates about 10-15 uses per day. Here’s a breakdown of considerations:

Guest Count For small gatherings (up to 50 people), one or two standard units may suffice. Larger crowds (over 100) might require multiple units; around one porta-potty for every 50 attendees is a good guideline. Event Duration For events lasting only a few hours, fewer units may be necessary. For longer events (like festivals), consider renting additional porta-potties to ensure everyone has access without long waits. Special Requirements If your event includes individuals with disabilities, ensure you have an ADA-compliant unit available. Understanding Porta-Potty Sizes

Porta-potties come in various sizes and types tailored to different needs:

Standard Porta-Potties: Designed for general use. ADA-Compliant Units: These are larger and equipped for accessibility. Deluxe Models: Often include features such as handwashing stations or flushing toilets. What Are OSHA Rules for Porta-Potties?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets guidelines regarding sanitary facilities at work sites. These rules stipulate that:

Employers must provide adequate sanitary facilities for their employees. At least one portable toilet must be provided if there are more than 20 employees working in an area where permanent restrooms are not accessible. What Is Considered an ADA-Compliant Toilet?

An ADA-compliant toilet refers to facilities that meet the standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These toilets are designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities while ensuring comfort and functionality.

How Do You Make a Toilet ADA-Compliant?

To make a toilet ADA-compliant, consider the following requirements:

The toilet should be placed between 16 to 18 inches from the floor. Grab bars must be installed within specific dimensions beside and behind the toilet. The space around the toilet should allow for wheelchair maneuverability. What Size Is the ADA Portable Toilet?

ADA-compliant portable toilets have different dimensions compared to standard units. Typically, they measure around 60 inches wide by 60 inches deep to allo

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Event Planning Essentials: Renting the Right Portable Restrooms

Introduction

When it comes to planning an event, whether it's a wedding, festival, or construction site gathering, one essential aspect often gets overlooked: restroom facilities. Imagine the discomfort of guests at your outdoor wedding or the logistical nightmare of having no bathroom access at a bustling festival! This is where portable restroom rental comes into play. Understanding how to choose the right portable restrooms for your specific needs can make all the difference in ensuring a successful and enjoyable event.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about renting portable restrooms, including types of rentals available, costs associated with them, and how to find the best portable toilet rental services near you.

Event Planning Essentials: Renting the Right Portable Restrooms

Planning an event requires meticulous attention to detail. One critical element that should never be ignored is restroom facilities. The availability of clean and accessible restrooms reflects on your overall event quality and attendee satisfaction.

Why Portable Restroom Rentals Matter

Portable restrooms are not just about functionality; they significantly impact the guest experience. Here’s why they matter:

Convenience: Guests shouldn’t have to trek far from the main event area for basic needs. Hygiene: Clean facilities help prevent health risks associated with poorly maintained restrooms. Accessibility: For events with large crowds or outdoor settings, portable toilets provide necessary access without compromising comfort. Types of Portable Restroom Rentals

When considering event porta potty rental, it's crucial to know which type fits your occasion best. Here are some common Residential dumpster rental Minnesota types:

Standard Porta Potties: Affordable and functional, perfect for festivals or parties. Luxury Porta Potty Rentals: Equipped with sinks and climate control; ideal for weddings or upscale events. Handicap Accessible Toilets: Ensures compliance with ADA regulations while catering to all guests. Construction Site Toilets: Designed for durability and ease of maintenance on job sites. Factors Influencing Porta Potty Rental Cost

Understanding what affects the cost can help you budget appropriately:

Type of Unit: Luxury units cost more than standard ones. Rental Duration: Longer rentals increase total costs. Location & Delivery Fees: Distance from the rental service can add delivery charges. Additional Features: Extras like handwashing stations will also drive up prices. Finding Quality Porta Potty Rental Services Near You

Searching for “porta potty rental near me” can yield various options, but how do you choose wisely? Consider these tips:

Check Reviews: Read customer feedback online for insight into service reliability. Ask About Cleanliness: Inquire about their cleaning protocols between rentals. Compare Prices: Get quotes from multiple co

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Enhancing Video Accessibility

The Impact Of Audio Description: Enhancing Video Accessibility For Visually Impaired Viewers

How do people with visual impairments experience the world of movies and television? Have you ever considered what it’s like to watch a film without seeing the vibrant colors, intricate expressions, or stunning landscapes that make up the visual narrative? In this article, you will learn about the impact of audio description, and how enhancing video accessibility helps to people with visual impairment.

For many with visual impairments, this can lead to disconnection as they miss out on the crucial visual elements that bring a story to their life.

This is where the power of audio description steps in.

Audio description is a groundbreaking technology that provides a spoken narration of the visual elements in movies and TV shows.

It transforms the viewing experience, offering a rich, detailed verbal depiction for those with visual impairments to engage with the story.

It creates an inclusive experience about genuinely participating in the narrative, which is why it is necessary in today’s digital age. Ensuring content is accessible through audio description is a commitment to inclusivity and equality.

At ADA Site Compliance, we understand the critical importance of accessible content. Our team of experts is ready to help you ensure your videos meet the highest accessibility standards, including optimized audio descriptions. Let us work together to ensure your content reaches and resonates with all audiences.

What Is an Audio Description?

Audio description provides a spoken narration of visual elements in media, including movies, television shows, and live performances. This service helps blind or visually impaired individuals better understand and enjoy the content, enhancing their overall experience.

It vividly portrays actions, images, gestures, and settings, enabling visually impaired viewers to follow the flow of events, grasp the emotional character undertones, and appreciate the storyline nuances.

Besides, adding audio descriptions also benefits distracted viewers or viewers who find it difficult to focus on the film’s visual aspects. The additional narrative context and richness enhance the viewing experience for a broader audience, making it an indispensable tool for truly inclusive media.

Understanding the Types of Audio Description for Visual Media

Audio description comes in various forms, each tailored to different types of content and specific viewing needs.

1. Standard Audio Description

This is the most widely used format. It delivers concise narrations of key visual elements during natural pauses in dialogue. It ensures a seamless and uninterrupted viewing experience, allowing the narrative to flow smoothly without disrupting the content’s rhythm.

2. Extended Audio Description

Extended audio descriptions offer a more detailed description and narration for intricate visuals or fast-paced action. It goes beyond the basics, providing in-depth explanations of the setting, characters, and actions to give viewers a fuller understanding of the visual subtleties crucial to the storyline.

3. Internet and Interactive Media Audio Description

These descriptions make web pages and multimedia content accessible by covering visual elements such as images and graphics. They thus make digital content more inclusive for users who are blind or use screen readers or other assistive technologies.

They ensure fully accessible pre-recorded multimedia content by meeting essential accessibility standards like the W3C WCAG, Section 508, and EU regulations.

4. Live Audio Description

These descriptions are more in real-time settings like theater performances or live sports events, offering detailed costumes and scene changes or field actions. Like sports commentators, trained narrators describe actions on stage or the field, focusing more on visual details.

The live audio description brings immediacy and engagement to live events for those who might otherwise miss out on the visual aspects.

Each audio description type plays a vital role in making content accessible and enhancing the viewing experience for visually impaired audiences.

Six Advantages of Audio Description Services

By providing detailed explanations of visual elements, audio description ensures that everyone can fully engage with and appreciate the content. Accessibility for visually impaired individuals prevents their exclusion from films, television, and other visual media.

Here are some critical advantages of audio description accessibility:

Enhanced Accessibility: Audio description significantly expands the reach of your content, making it accessible to a large audience of visually impaired individuals.

Increased Versatility: Audio descriptions add flexibility to how your content is consumed. Audiences can enjoy your material by listening while multitasking.

Improved Language Acquisition: Audio description helps with language development in individuals with autism. Linking words with visual elements enhances vocabulary, comprehension, and overall language skills.

Better Understanding of Social Cues: Audio description helps individuals with autism better understand the emotional and social cues conveyed through facial expressions and body language.

Enhanced Auditory Learning: For many, auditory learning helps absorb the essential visual elements that may be unknowingly missed. Audio description enhances the auditory learning experience, making it easier to retain information and grasp complex topics.

Legal Compliance: In many cases, audio description is legally needed to ensure content accessibility for individuals with disabilities. Failing to comply with these accessibility standards can lead to costly legal repercussions.

By incorporating audio description into your web content accessibility guidelines, you improve accessibility and affirm your commitment to diversity and equal opportunity for all.

How to Create Audio Description?

Creating audio descriptions is a meticulous process, and following these five essential steps helps truly enhance accessibility:

Step 1: Conduct a Comprehensive Content Analysis of All Visual Elements

Begin by thoroughly reviewing your video and identifying all significant visual elements that require explanation. This includes actions, facial expressions, scene transitions, on-screen text, sound effects, and other components contributing to the story or understanding.

Step 2: Draft a Clear and Concise Script

The next step is to craft an easy-to-understand script with a video description of important visual elements. It should seamlessly blend with the existing audio track without technical jargon. Use the present tense to create audio descriptions while maintaining a sense of immediacy. Break down complex scenes into smaller, digestible segments, and keep the script engaging and informative.

Step 3: Record the Audio with the Help of a Professional Voice Artist

Engage a skilled voice artist experienced in audio description to record your script. Their clear and articulate delivery and descriptive narration in the desired pace, tone, and style enhance the listening experience.

Step 4: Edit and Synchronize the Audio Description As Appropriate

Carefully edit the recorded audio description to align with the video timing and fit into the pauses in dialogue and background sounds. Review the extended description script for inconsistencies, errors, or unclear sections and make necessary adjustments for a smooth and coherent flow.

Step 5: Conduct Rigorous Quality Assurance

Evaluate the final audio description to ensure clarity, accuracy, and effectiveness in conveying information. Seek feedback from visually impaired individuals or consult accessibility experts to identify potential issues or missing essential visual audio elements. Revise as needed to guarantee that the audio description meets the highest standards of quality and accessibility.

The Evolution of Audio Description Technology

With the rapid advancement of technology, audio description has seen significant progress, enhancing its effectiveness and reach. Modern tools, innovative software, and refined methods have revolutionized how audio descriptions are created and delivered.

These technological advancements are not just about convenience—they enable individuals with visual impairments to engage with and participate in society.

Essential Tools for Creating High-Quality Audio Descriptions

A meticulously crafted script is the foundation of effective audio description. Some tools offer robust scriptwriting capabilities, including automatic formatting, collaboration features, and version control. These capabilities are indispensable for creating precise and accurate scripts and critical for delivering a seamless and engaging audio description experience.

Once the script is ready, record and refine the audio using tools to capture audio recording, editing, and mastering audio. These applications ensure the final audio description is clear, professional, and fully immersive, enhancing the viewer’s experience.

Accurate transcription is another crucial component of high-quality audio description, and some tools offer fast and reliable transcription services. This allows creators to focus on producing high-quality audio descriptions without wasting time on manual transcription, ensuring that every detail of entertainment audio description is captured accurately.

Future of Audio Description and Accessibility

The future of audio description is promising and evolving rapidly. As technology advances, the quality and accessibility of audio-described content are set to reach new heights. Innovations in AI and machine learning are paving the way for more efficient and accurate creation of audio descriptions, making it easier than ever to ensure that content is accessible to all.

These advancements mean that audio description will become an even more integral part of media creation. However, technology alone is not enough to achieve true accessibility. Collaboration is key. For audio description to reach its full potential, content creators, accessibility experts, and the visually impaired community must work together.

By sharing knowledge, expertise, and experiences, we can drive innovation and make media more inclusive for everyone. This collaborative effort is essential in ensuring that the audio description meets the technical requirements and resonates with the audience it serves.

Audio description is vital to inclusivity, making video content accessible to everyone. It allows visually impaired individuals to engage fully with films and television, fostering a sense of belonging and participation.

At ADA Site Compliance, we are dedicated to helping you create accessible content that meets the highest standards. Our team of experts is ready to assist you in integrating audio descriptions and other essential accessibility features into your videos. Together, we can build a more inclusive future where everyone can enjoy the magic of storytelling!

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Exploring Different Types of Portable Toilets Available Today

Introduction

When it comes to outdoor events, construction sites, or any situation where traditional bathroom facilities are unavailable, portable toilets—often affectionately referred to as "porta potties"—come to the rescue. These essential units have evolved significantly over the years, offering various options tailored to different needs and contexts. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the various types of portable toilets available today, delve into their features and considerations, and address relevant regulations like OSHA guidelines.

So whether you’re planning a big event or managing a construction site, understanding your options can make all the difference in ensuring comfort and compliance. Let’s dive right in!

What are the Different Types of Portable Toilets?

Portable toilets come in various styles, each designed for specific situations. Below is an overview of some common types:

1. Standard Portable Toilets

Standard portable toilets are what most people think of when they hear "porta potty." These units typically include:

A toilet seat A privacy door Basic sanitation features

They are lightweight and can be placed almost anywhere, events making them ideal for outdoor festivals or construction sites.

2. ADA-Compliant Portable Toilets

Accessibility is crucial when providing facilities for events or jobsites. ADA-compliant units offer:

Wider doors More spacious interiors Handrails for support

These toilets ensure that individuals with disabilities have safe and comfortable access.

3. High-Rise Portable Toilets

For urban construction projects involving multi-story buildings, high-rise portable toilets are essential. They feature:

Elevated designs Heavy-duty materials

These units can withstand being lifted to higher floors via cranes while ensuring easy access.

4. Flushing Portable Toilets

Unlike standard models that use chemicals to manage waste, flushing portable toilets use water for a more hygienic experience. Features include:

A small reservoir for flushing Better odor control

They work well at events where user comfort is a priority.

5. Luxury Portable Restrooms

For upscale events such as weddings or corporate gatherings, luxury restrooms offer a more refined experience with amenities like:

Air conditioning Running water sinks Full-length mirrors

These units elevate guest experiences without compromising hygiene.

6. Chemical Toilets

Chemical toilets utilize special chemicals to break down waste material and control odors effectively. They are prevalent at remote locations where waste disposal systems may not be feasible.

What Are the OSHA Rules for Porta Potties?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has waste disposal established guidelines that govern restroom facilities on job sites to ensure worker safety and health.

Key OSHA Regulations:

Minimum Number of Toilets: For every 20 employees on a job site, one toilet is required; however, if there are fewer than

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A Comprehensive Guide to Build an Accessible WordPress Site

A Comprehensive Guide to Build an Accessible WordPress Site WordPress accessibility refers to the practice of making WordPress websites usable by as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. Accessibility in this context ensures that all users, regardless of their abilities or impairments, can navigate, understand, and interact with the content on a WordPress site. This includes users with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about building an accessible WordPress site, including its features, benefits, and how it can revolutionize your web strategy with OdiTek’s expertise. Introduction to Accessible WordPress Accessibility in web development ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can access and interact with your website. By implementing accessibility best practices in your WordPress site, you can reach a broader audience, improve user experience, and comply with legal requirements. Features of an Accessible WordPress Site

Accessibility-Ready Themes WordPress provides themes labelled as “Accessibility Ready,” designed with features that adhere to accessibility standards. These themes typically include proper colour contrast, seamless keyboard navigation, and built-in support for screen readers, making your site more accessible to users with disabilities.

Key Accessibility Plugins Plugins such as WP Accessibility and One Click Accessibility offer essential tools to enhance your site’s accessibility. These tools include the addition of skip links, integration of ARIA roles, and options for adjusting font sizes, all of which contribute to a more inclusive browsing experience.

Use of Semantic HTML Implementing semantic HTML elements—like headings, lists, and tables—ensures that your content is structured logically. This improves the navigation experience for users who rely on screen readers, making your site more accessible to those with visual impairments.

Ensuring Keyboard and Screen Reader Compatibility All interactive elements, such as forms, buttons, and menus, should be fully operable via keyboard. Ensuring compatibility with screen readers is also crucial, as it allows users who cannot use a mouse to effectively interact with your site.

Optimized Colour Contrast and Visual Design Ensuring high contrast between text and background colours, coupled with the use of accessible typography, enhances readability for users with visual impairments. This attention to visual design makes your content more accessible to a broader audience.

Creating Accessible Forms Forms should be designed with accessibility in mind, featuring clear labels for each field, informative error messages, and the integration of ARIA attributes. These practices make forms easier to understand and navigate for all users, including those with disabilities. Benefits of Building an Accessible WordPress Site

Increased Audience Reach An accessible website allows you to reach a wider audience, including people with disabilities, thereby increasing your potential user base.

Enhanced User Experience Accessibility features improve the overall user experience for everyone, making your site easier to navigate and interact with.

Legal Compliance Meeting accessibility standards helps you comply with laws and regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the U.S., reducing the risk of legal action.

SEO Benefits Accessibility improvements, like semantic HTML and descriptive alt text, also enhance your site’s search engine optimization (SEO), helping it rank higher in search results.

Positive Brand Image Demonstrating a commitment to accessibility reflects well on your brand, showing that you value inclusivity and care about all users. Why Choose OdiTek for Accessible WordPress?

Accessibility Expertise We bring extensive knowledge in web accessibility, ensuring your WordPress site meets the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines(WCAG). We prioritize creating websites that are fully compliant and accessible to all users.

Tailored Accessibility Solutions Every business is unique, and so are its accessibility needs. We offer customized solutions that align with your brand while ensuring your website is inclusive and accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. Our team tailors accessibility features to meet the specific needs of your site, ensuring alignment with both your brand and accessibility standards.

Advanced Tools, Plugins, and Best Practices We utilize cutting-edge tools and adhere to best practices in web accessibility to optimize your WordPress site. Our team can install and configure the best accessibility plugins, optimizing them to enhance your site’s usability. From selecting the right themes and plugins to implementing accessible design and content structures, we ensure your site is built with accessibility in mind.

Thorough Testing and Regular Accessibility Audits We conduct comprehensive accessibility testing, combining automated tools with manual testing methods. We facilitate user testing with individuals who have disabilities, ensuring that your site is genuinely accessible and user-friendly. Regular audits of your site are performed to ensure ongoing compliance with accessibility standards, providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations. We identify and resolve issues, ensuring your website provides a seamless experience for all users.

Training, Support, and Continuous Updates Accessibility requires ongoing attention. We offer continuous support and updates to keep your WordPress site accessible as your content grows and technology evolves. Additionally, we provide training for your team on accessibility best practices, ensuring that your site remains accessible as it evolves.

Improved User Experience and Commitment to Inclusivity By partnering with OdiTek, you’re not just achieving compliance—you’re enhancing the overall user experience. An accessible website is easier to navigate, more user-friendly, and reaches a wider audience. Our team is dedicated to helping you create a WordPress site that reflects your commitment to accessibility and provides equal access to all users. Choosing us for your accessible WordPress project means ensuring your website is not only compliant with accessibility standards but also optimized to deliver an inclusive, user-friendly experience for everyone. Conclusion Building an accessible WordPress site is not just about meeting legal requirements—it’s about creating a better, more inclusive user experience for everyone. With OdiTek’s expertise, you can develop a WordPress site that is not only compliant with accessibility standards but also optimized for all users, ensuring that your content is available to the widest possible audience. Regular maintenance, audits, and updates will keep your site accessible as it grows, making your web strategy more effective and inclusive. Whether you’re just starting with web accessibility or looking to enhance your existing website, WordPress provides the tools and features needed to create an inclusive online experience. Embrace the power of accessible WordPress and take your website to the next level of inclusivity and usability. To Know More About Wordpress site Check Our Website:- OdiTek

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Designing for Accessibility

In today’s digital age, where the web is an integral part of our daily lives, ensuring that websites are accessible to everyone—including users with disabilities—is not just a moral imperative but also a legal and practical necessity. Designing for accessibility is about creating inclusive web experiences that enable all users to interact with and benefit from digital content. Here’s why designing for accessibility is so important and how it can be achieved.

Why Accessibility Matters

Inclusivity and Equality

Accessibility ensures that people with disabilities have equal access to information and services on the web. This includes users with visual impairments, hearing loss, motor disabilities, cognitive impairments, and more. By designing accessible websites, we promote inclusivity and equality, allowing everyone to participate fully in the digital world.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Many countries have laws and regulations requiring websites to be accessible. For example, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the United States and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) set standards for accessibility. Failing to comply with these regulations can result in legal consequences and penalties. Designing with accessibility in mind helps ensure compliance and avoids potential legal issues.

Enhanced User Experience

Accessibility often leads to better overall user experience. Features designed for accessibility, such as clear navigation and readable fonts, benefit all users, not just those with disabilities. By focusing on accessibility, designers create websites that are easier to use and navigate, which can lead to higher user satisfaction and engagement.

Broader Audience Reach

An accessible website reaches a larger audience. By accommodating users with disabilities, you tap into a market that is often underserved. This can lead to increased traffic, customer loyalty, and brand reputation. In a competitive online environment, accessibility can be a key differentiator.

Key Principles of Accessible Web Design

Perceivable Content

Content must be presented in a way that all users can perceive. This includes providing text alternatives for non-text content (e.g., images and videos), using sufficient contrast between text and background colors, and ensuring that content can be resized without loss of functionality. This helps users with visual impairments and those who rely on screen readers.

Operable Interfaces

Web interfaces should be operable by all users. This means ensuring that all interactive elements can be accessed and used with a keyboard, mouse, or other assistive technologies. Providing clear and consistent navigation, avoiding time-based interactions, and ensuring that users can easily control their interactions are essential for users with motor disabilities.

Understandable Content

Content and interface elements must be easy to understand. This includes using clear and simple language, providing instructions and feedback, and ensuring that users can easily predict how to interact with the site. For users with cognitive impairments, predictable and straightforward content enhances comprehension and usability.

Robust Design

Designs should be robust and compatible with a wide range of user agents, including assistive technologies. This involves using semantic HTML, following coding standards, and testing with different browsers and devices. A robust design ensures that content remains accessible as technologies and user agents evolve.

Best Practices for Designing Accessible Websites

Follow Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

The WCAG provides comprehensive guidelines for creating accessible web content. Adhering to these guidelines helps ensure that your website meets the necessary accessibility standards. The guidelines are organized into four principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust (POUR).

Use Semantic HTML

Semantic HTML provides meaningful structure to web content, making it easier for screen readers and other assistive technologies to interpret. Use HTML elements according to their intended purpose, such as headings for titles, lists for groups of items, and forms for user input.

Implement Keyboard Navigation

Ensure that all interactive elements on your website are navigable and operable using a keyboard. This includes form fields, buttons, and links. Test keyboard navigation to ensure that users can easily move through and interact with your content.

Provide Text Alternatives

Include descriptive alt text for images, videos, and other non-text content. This allows users who rely on screen readers to understand the content and context of visual elements.

Design with Color Contrast in Mind

Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background colors to improve readability for users with visual impairments. Use tools to check color contrast ratios and ensure they meet accessibility standards.

Test with Real Users

Testing your website with users who have disabilities provides valuable insights into its accessibility. Conduct usability testing with a diverse group of users to identify and address any accessibility issues.

Conclusion

Designing for accessibility is not just about meeting legal requirements; it’s about creating a web that is inclusive, equitable, and usable for everyone. By implementing accessibility principles and best practices, web designers can ensure that their websites are accessible to users with disabilities, enhance the overall user experience, and reach a broader audience. As technology continues to advance, prioritizing accessibility will remain a fundamental aspect of responsible and effective web design.

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Accessible WordPress | Accessible Website Templates

WordPress accessibility refers to the practice of making WordPress websites usable by as many people as possible, including those with disabilities. Accessibility in this context ensures that all users, regardless of their abilities or impairments, can navigate, understand, and interact with the content on a WordPress site. This includes users with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive disabilities. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore everything you need to know about building an accessible WordPress site, including its features, benefits, and how it can revolutionize your web strategy with Blue Summit's expertise.

Introduction to Accessible WordPress

Accessibility in web development ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can access and interact with your website. By implementing accessibility best practices in your WordPress site, you can reach a broader audience, improve user experience, and comply with legal requirements.

Features of an Accessible WordPress Site

1. Accessibility-Ready Themes

WordPress provides themes labelled as "Accessibility Ready," designed with features that adhere to accessibility standards. These themes typically include proper colour contrast, seamless keyboard navigation, and built-in support for screen readers, making your site more accessible to users with disabilities.

2. Key Accessibility Plugins

Plugins such as WP Accessibility and One Click Accessibility offer essential tools to enhance your site’s accessibility. These tools include the addition of skip links, integration of ARIA roles, and options for adjusting font sizes, all of which contribute to a more inclusive browsing experience.

3. Use of Semantic HTML

Implementing semantic HTML elements—like headings, lists, and tables—ensures that your content is structured logically. This improves the navigation experience for users who rely on screen readers, making your site more accessible to those with visual impairments.

4. Ensuring Keyboard and Screen Reader Compatibility

All interactive elements, such as forms, buttons, and menus, should be fully operable via keyboard. Ensuring compatibility with screen readers is also crucial, as it allows users who cannot use a mouse to effectively interact with your site.

5. Optimized Colour Contrast and Visual Design

Ensuring high contrast between text and background colours, coupled with the use of accessible typography, enhances readability for users with visual impairments. This attention to visual design makes your content more accessible to a broader audience.

6. Creating Accessible Forms

Forms should be designed with accessibility in mind, featuring clear labels for each field, informative error messages, and the integration of ARIA attributes. These practices make forms easier to understand and navigate for all users, including those with disabilities.

Benefits of Building an Accessible WordPress Site

1. Increased Audience Reach

An accessible website allows you to reach a wider audience, including people with disabilities, thereby increasing your potential user base.

2. Enhanced User Experience

Accessibility features improve the overall user experience for everyone, making your site easier to navigate and interact with.

3. Legal Compliance

Meeting accessibility standards helps you comply with laws and regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the U.S., reducing the risk of legal action.

4. SEO Benefits

Accessibility improvements, like semantic HTML and descriptive alt text, also enhance your site’s search engine optimization (SEO), helping it rank higher in search results.

5. Positive Brand Image

Demonstrating a commitment to accessibility reflects well on your brand, showing that you value inclusivity and care about all users.

Why Choose Blue Summit for Accessible WordPress?

1. Accessibility Expertise

We bring extensive knowledge in web accessibility, ensuring your WordPress site meets the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). We prioritize creating websites that are fully compliant and accessible to all users.

2. Tailored Accessibility Solutions

Every business is unique, and so are its accessibility needs. We offer customized solutions that align with your brand while ensuring your website is inclusive and accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. Our team tailors accessibility features to meet the specific needs of your site, ensuring alignment with both your brand and accessibility standards.

3. Advanced Tools, Plugins, and Best Practices

We utilize cutting-edge tools and adhere to best practices in web accessibility to optimize your WordPress site. Our team can install and configure the best accessibility plugins, optimizing them to enhance your site’s usability. From selecting the right themes and plugins to implementing accessible design and content structures, we ensure your site is built with accessibility in mind.

4. Thorough Testing and Regular Accessibility Audits

We conduct comprehensive accessibility testing, combining automated tools with manual testing methods. We facilitate user testing with individuals who have disabilities, ensuring that your site is genuinely accessible and user-friendly. Regular audits of your site are performed to ensure ongoing compliance with accessibility standards, providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations. We identify and resolve issues, ensuring your website provides a seamless experience for all users.

5. Training, Support, and Continuous Updates

Accessibility requires ongoing attention. We offer continuous support and updates to keep your WordPress site accessible as your content grows and technology evolves. Additionally, we provide training for your team on accessibility best practices, ensuring that your site remains accessible as it evolves.

6. Improved User Experience and Commitment to Inclusivity

By partnering with Blue Summit, you’re not just achieving compliance—you’re enhancing the overall user experience. An accessible website is easier to navigate, more user-friendly, and reaches a wider audience. Our team is dedicated to helping you create a WordPress site that reflects your commitment to accessibility and provides equal access to all users. Choosing us for your accessible WordPress project means ensuring your website is not only compliant with accessibility standards but also optimized to deliver an inclusive, user-friendly experience for everyone.

Conclusion

Building an accessible WordPress site is not just about meeting legal requirements—it’s about creating a better, more inclusive user experience for everyone. With Blue Summit’s expertise, you can develop a WordPress site that is not only compliant with accessibility standards but also optimized for all users, ensuring that your content is available to the widest possible audience. Regular maintenance, audits, and updates will keep your site accessible as it grows, making your web strategy more effective and inclusive. Whether you're just starting with web accessibility or looking to enhance your existing website, WordPress provides the tools and features needed to create an inclusive online experience. Embrace the power of accessible WordPress and take your website to the next level of inclusivity and usability. Blue Summit has collaborated with OdiTek Solutions, a frontline custom software development company. It is trusted for its high service quality and delivery consistency. Visit our partner's page today and get your business streamlined.

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Inclusive Digital Experience

ADA Site Compliance creates an inclusive digital experience for schools, ensuring all students can engage with educational content regardless of their abilities!

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Pavement companies in napa to keep your parking lot up to ada standards

When was the last time you checked your parking lot to ensure it meets ADA standards? If it’s been a while since a pro evaluated your parking lot, that’s one of the reasons why business owners across various industries contact our team at Bay Cities Asphalt, Inc. ADA standards in California can change frequently, so it’s crucial to stay updated. Failing to comply is the last thing you want. We take all steps to ensure our clients, especially those looking for top pavement companies in Napa, are fully satisfied.

On Top of the ADA As a business owner, we know you’ve got a lot on your plate. That’s why we take care of staying compliant with ADA regulations for you. When you connect with us, we guarantee that you’ll adhere to the latest standards. If needed, we can engage a professional CASP consultant for your project to ensure precision. If you already have a CASP inspector, we’re happy to collaborate with them as well. We’re always open to referrals too.

Ensuring your parking lot complies with ADA standards is vital for business owners. A recent study by the American Society of Civil Engineers found that 42% of parking facilities don’t meet ADA regulations. At Bay Cities Asphalt, Inc., we specialize in keeping your lot code-compliant. With over 30 years of experience, we deliver top-notch services to maintain your compliance. From striping to sealcoating, we’ve got all your needs covered. Reach out today for a complimentary quote and the confidence that your lot is in expert hands.

Pavement Companies in Napa for Your Lot We’ve been doing this for decades here at Bay Cities Asphalt. So, if you have a parking lot that has to be in compliance with ADA, then you can be sure that we’ve helped a parking lot just like it to comply. That includes parking lots for the public, visitors, for employees, but it also includes parking garages, temporary parking lots, and more. Basically, if you have people parking there, we can put you in compliance.

The Necessary Services We’ve found that many of our clients when they think of “ADA compliance” and “pavement pros,” tend to think that being in ADA compliance is solely about the pavement. That’s not exactly the case. For example, you’re going to need the right striping, too. That means handicap striping and more, depending on your lot. In fact, there are specific ADA rules for particular industries. Case in point: grocery stores. They need to have those “truncated domes” (those small bumps that you may have noticed) for grocery carts.

Compliance to Maintenance and More It’s possible you read the above and thought: “Wait, I didn’t know about all of that.” That’s quite all right. Indeed, that’s where our job comes in. We stay up to date on this stuff so that you don’t have to. We can get you up to date on the ADA, yes, but that’s only the beginning of what we offer. Sealcoating and a variety of pavement repair services are our specialties as well. For a free quote, you can go through our site or call.

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Is Your Website Accessible Under the ADA Guidelines?

Explore why ADA compliance is essential for your website’s accessibility. Learn how the Americans with Disabilities Act impacts your site’s design and usability.

Is Your Website Accessible Under the ADA Guidelines?

Ensuring your website is accessible under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines is crucial in today’s digital landscape. ADA compliance requires that your website be usable by all individuals, including those with disabilities.

An ADA-compliant website incorporates features like alternative text for images, keyboard-friendly navigation, and support for screen readers. These features not only improve user experience but also protect your organization from legal risks associated with non-compliance.

Making sure your website meets ADA standards demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. Foundation Search can help you evaluate your site and implement the necessary changes to achieve full ADA compliance.