August Erickson

Development Manager

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"The people at Miles are ambitious, creative and supportive."

As a developer manager, August oversees the digital accessibility and quality assurance teams. He's extremely passionate about providing the highest quality digital products that are inclusive to all. August is based out of South Florida and enjoys local craft breweries, subpar cover bands and the great outdoors.

Favorite Travel Memory

Celebrating Christmas in Switzerland while backpacking Europe with my childhood best friend. We stayed in Verbier, which is a small village in the Swiss Alps. We celebrated Christmas Day by consuming our body weight in fondue and watching "Love Actually" on repeat.

Articles by August

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Tackling the Most Common Web Accessibility Issues of 2024

May 07, 2024

Web accessibility remains a critical challenge that affects millions of internet users. The WebAIM Million report is an industry-leading study that provides essential insights into the current state of web...

How to Make Your Email Campaigns More Accessible

January 25, 2024

Your organization spends a considerable amount of time creating attention-grabbing headlines and visually appealing graphics for your email campaigns, but have you ever stopped to think about whether or not...

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How to Utilize Alt Text on Social Media

November 14, 2023

Introduction With the increasing emphasis on visual content on social media, ensuring accessibility for all is paramount. Visuals on social media are not merely pictures; they convey information, evoke emotions...

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The Evolution Continues: WCAG 2.2 Is Here!

October 27, 2023

After countless delays, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) officially published WCAG 2.2 on October 5, 2023. This is a substantial breakthrough in the world of digital accessibility, as WCAG...

Digital Accessibility Is Vital to a Successful DEI Initiative

May 09, 2023

According to Glassdoor , in 2022, 41% of the United States companies reviewed on their platform indicated corporate investment into diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. This figure is expected...

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