AWS BLOG http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com en-us http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/blog/awsblogrss.xml http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/BBBAccreditedBusiness.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/BBBAccreditedBusiness.html Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. is now an Accredited Business of the Better Business Bureau Serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. We are so excited to be accredited and earn the highest possible rating for a business that has been "in business" for 5 years - a rating of A. We are proud to serve you ~ our client! Read some of our client's comments.Check out our BBB listing. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/CVBClientComments.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/CVBClientComments.html Some clients just make us smile... here is a comment from a client of ours, Perrysburg Convention and Visitors Bureau. It is so nice to hear these wonderful comments. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with you!We have had an excellent experience with you.You communicate very well. Your response time for help with the website is excellent. You are very "reachable" for any inquires that we may have. WE know we are in good hands with you because of your extensive knowledge, professionalism and superior customer service. We always recommend you.Sandy Latchem, Executive Director Perrysburg Convention and Visitors BureauRead more about the CVB project. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/SMARTfinancialplanningLau.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/SMARTfinancialplanningLau.html Recently we launched yet another website ~ SMART financial planning, LLC now has a new Internet look, feel, and features! Website comes complete with a content management system ~ CMTool™ ~ which allows for updates of all the web pages on the website. In addition the new websites features a blog and an RSS feed of the blog content. Read more about this project.Visit Accessible Web Studio's on-line portfolio. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/BusinessExpo2009.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/BusinessExpo2009.html 75 businesses participated in Maumee Chamber Business Expo 2009 at the Pinnacle. Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. was pleased to be a part of this annual event.It was wonderful to see some of our valued current clients, chat with old friends, and get to know new chamber members. Thank you Maumee Chamber for organizing this great event to help all of our businesses grow! http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/OhioAssociationofSeniorCe.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/OhioAssociationofSeniorCe.html Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. was invited to give a presentation at the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Ohio Association of Senior Centers in Columbus, Ohio on March 31. We presented information regarding accessible Web design and received very good evaluations. We were delighted to be able to present at this very special conference. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/MaumeeChamberBusinessExpo.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/MaumeeChamberBusinessExpo.html Once again a very successful Business Expo ~ thanks to all who stopped to chat with us at our booth. We certainly enjoyed meeting you and we hope to be of service in the future. Accessible Web Studio is a leader in web development. We take the extra time to make sure your website is developed the right way!!! http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/ADAZooDayJuly2008.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/ADAZooDayJuly2008.html Accessible Web Studio once again participated, as an exhibitor, at the Ninth Annual ADA Day at the Toledo Zoo.For the first time 100 various agencies and companies participated. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo sponsored this event. All participating companies provided direct or indirect service to people with disabilities.Visit the Ability Center website http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/RelayForLifeMay2008.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/RelayForLifeMay2008.html Accessible Web Studio is proud to be a sponsor for the Relay For Life Golf Outing 2008 where all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life events in Anthony Wayne and Henry County. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/CoolSolutionsSeminarApril.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/CoolSolutionsSeminarApril.html Accessible Web Studio has been invited to present a seminar which is part of the “Cool Solutions” program which is a collaborative project of the Tiffin Chamber of Commerce, Tiffin University ’s School of Business, and Heidelberg College . The mission of the program is to provide a free service connecting the community at large with practical solutions on selected “hot” topics. We are thrilled to be a part of this worthwhile program. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/RBABusinessFairApril2008.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/RBABusinessFairApril2008.html Third year in a row Accessible Web Studio supported the Rossford Business Association by participating in the RBA Business Fair.We had a chance to visit with many of the RBA members and meet many new people just visiting the Fair.Many thanks to the Rossford Business Association for organizing this wonderful event and we are looking forward to next year! http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/MaumeeChamberBusinessExpo2007.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/MaumeeChamberBusinessExpo2007.html Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. is proud to participate in the Business Expo held at Brandywine Country Club. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/MaumeeChamberDRPGroupNove.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/MaumeeChamberDRPGroupNove.html We are excited to join the Dynamic Referral Partners group of the Maumee Chamber. DRP is open to Chamber members, taking one representative from each profession per group. The main focus of program is to pass qualified leads and do business together. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/PresentationforTLCPLatthe.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/PresentationforTLCPLatthe.html Once again we were honored to be a part of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library - Keys To Entrepreneurship program. We presented a 30 minute seminar on putting your business on the Internet. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/PresentationatthePerrysbu.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/PresentationatthePerrysbu.html After launching the new website for the Perrysburg Chamber of Commerce in early May, we were asked to give a luncheon presentation highlighting the many new features of the website. Our presentation was well received and we hope the website will serve the Chamber for many years to come. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/PreferredResellerofAuthor.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/PreferredResellerofAuthor.html Accessible Web Studio is proud to become an authorized affiliate reseller of Authorize.Net payment gateway services.Why use Authorize.Net payment gateway?Virtual Terminal access comes standard.Fight fraud with free Address and CVV2 Verification Services.US Based Customer Support at No Charge.  Available 6am to 6pm PT 7 Days a week (except Christmas and New Years).Visa CISP and PCI Security Certified. Providing peace of mind that comes from knowing all of your transactions and data are secure.Compatible with more than 230 Shopping carts.No additional charge to integrate your account using either the Simple Integration (SIM) or Advanced Integration Methods (AIM).No contract or cancellation fees. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/RBABusinessFairMarch2007.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/RBABusinessFairMarch2007.html On March 24 Accessible Web Studio took part in the second annual Business Fair hosted by the Rossford Business Association.The Fair was so well organized and there were many visitors sampling what 62 participating businesses had to offer. Accessible Web Studio showcased its new booth at this event.Many thanks to the Rossford Business Association for organizing this wonderful event and we are looking forward to next year! http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/PresentationforTLCPLatthe03.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/PresentationforTLCPLatthe03.html We were absolutely thrilled when we were asked to give a presentation at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library - Starting Your Business program. We gave a presentation reflecting on what was necessary to start Accessible Web Studio. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/QualityUniversalDesignAwa.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/QualityUniversalDesignAwa.html The Accessible Web Studio site is a good, clean site with a very flexible design. However, once you start to use the site, the attention to detail quickly becomes obvious. JavaScript has been used sparingly and to very good effect but one of the pleasantest surprises is just how well the site performs without it.- Mel Pedley, Accessites.org http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/ToledoTodayOnairInterview.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/ToledoTodayOnairInterview.html Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. was invited as a success story of SCORE to an on-air interview with Rob Thomas for Toledo Today program he hosts. A 26 minute interview aired on the Clear Channel stations: 104.7 WIOT, WRVF 101.5 The River, WVKS 92.5 KISS FM and Fox Sports Radio 1230 WCWA. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/WBECertificationNovember2.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/WBECertificationNovember2.html On November 7 we received news that Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. was certified by The Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC was founded in 1997, is the nation's leading advocate of women-owned businesses as suppliers to America's corporations. It also is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States.WBENC is a resource for the more than 700 US companies and government agencies that rely on the WBENC certification as an integral part of their supplier diversity programs. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/ToledoFREEPressAugust2006.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/ToledoFREEPressAugust2006.html Studio makes navigation online easier for disabledBy Danielle Portteus Toledo Free Press Staff WriterJadwiga Carlson, president and CEO of Accessible Web Studio in Perrysburg, said 25 percent of Web site visitors have a disability......“For me, it's a smart decision to open doors to those with handicaps,” she said. “Businesses don't want to turn away customers because they can't access their Web sites.”Carlson said she helps businesses to be compliant with Section 508 from the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998...Read Entire Article http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/TheAnnualADADayattheToled.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/TheAnnualADADayattheToled.html Accessible Web Studio was proud to participate, first time as an exhibitor, at the Seventh Annual ADA Day at the Toledo Zoo.Over 85 various agencies and companies participated. The Ability Center of Greater Toledo sponsored this event. All participating companies provided direct or indirect service to people with disabilities. Visit the Ability Center website http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/ToledoBladeJune2006.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/ToledoBladeJune2006.html Way Library fine tunes its site on Web By ELIZABETH A. SHACK BLADE STAFF WRITERWay Library's Web site is getting an upgrade to make it more functional, particularly for those with visual or motor impairments.The changes are being made by Jadwiga Carlson of Perrysburg's Accessible Web Studio, who said most organizations and businesses aren't aware of accessibility issues...Read Entire Article http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/GuildofAccessibleWebDesig.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/GuildofAccessibleWebDesig.html In May, 2006 Accessible Web Studio was approved for membership to the Guild of Accessible Web Designers. GAWDS is a world-wide association of accessible web designers and developers - formed to promote standards of accessible web design and here at Accessible Web Studio we are proud to be a member. http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/QualityUniversalDesignAwa04.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/QualityUniversalDesignAwa04.html We are honored and thrilled to receive this award from Accessites.org. We worked very hard and this award validates all of our efforts and gives us encouragement to strive to go even further.Accessites.org was created to prove that accessible, usable websites built with universality and standards in mind need not be boring. It showcases and honors the work of today's most progressive accessible web developers and designers.There are stringent requirements and a long check list of items that are graded. Accessites.org team spends around 8 to 10 hours on a submitted site to evaluate.At the time Accessible Web Studio received the award there were 122 websites submitted, 78 were rejected without being evaluated (64%), 24 were evaluated and awarded and 2 were evaluated but not awarded.The Accessible Web Studio site is a really nice site in a number of areas. On the surface it’s all techie business, very contemporary. Under the surface it has so much going for it. So much thought was put in…- Mike Cherim, Accessites.org http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/RossfordBusinessFairMarch.html http://www.accessiblewebstudio.com/RossfordBusinessFairMarch.html Many thanks to Mike Laskey, Editor In Chief of Business Advantage, for writing this article about Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. and its presence at the Rossford Business Association Business Fair.…While conforming to W3C standards is a given, Carlson works with her clients to provide sites that are first functional and then attractive. She also makes the transition simple by doing everything from domain registration, design, database programming, content management, search engine optimization and even training…- Michael Laskey, Business Advantage