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Haley Marketing Group Launches Major Web Accessibility Initiative to Ensure WCAG 2.0 Compliance and Great User Experience for All


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Many of us take the ease of how we experience the world around us for granted, so we consider this initiative to be extremely important. As technology evolves, we remain committed to leveraging it in ways that improve accessibility and user experience for all people.

Haley Marketing, the largest website development, social and content marketing firm serving the temporary staffing and executive recruiting industries, has launched a major initiative to make its Starter Websites, Custom Websites and Job Board (career portal) software products more accessible for people with disabilities. Changes have been made to improve user experience, while helping to keep Haley Marketing’s clients compliant with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

In December 2008, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) announced its Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) to improve the accessibility of the World Wide Web. Since then, the W3C has expanded and evolved its Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), to make it easier for individuals with disabilities to surf the Web by making websites more perceivable, operable, understandable and robust. Recently, the U.S. Access Board approved a final rule to update Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. This new rule adopts 17 WCAG 2.0 success criteria, but 22 of the 38 existing Level A and Level AA criteria were already covered by existing Section 508 guidelines.

In light of these updated criteria, Haley Marketing has made a significant investment to ensure that all users of its website and Job Board products, regardless of their limitations or disabilities, have a great experience. In addition to educating their entire staff on compliance requirements:

  • They hired a senior-level web consultant who spent several months researching compliance guidelines, reviewing Haley Marketing’s sites and products, developing standards for their sites, and creating a path forward to ensure adherence to required standards.
  • They are updating all Starter Sites and Custom Sites to comply with WCAG 2.0’s Level A and Level AA success criteria. They have established a development checklist to ensure that all such websites designed are compliant and have updated their quality control process to check for compliance at two points in their website build process.
  • They are releasing a new version of their Job Board (Career Portal) product which has been updated and enhanced to be fully compliant when used on a compliant website.

Haley Marketing will be reviewing the changes they have made to help keep their clients ADA compliant in a free upcoming Product Demo webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Creating a Great User Experience for All

“Everyone, regardless of accessibility level, deserves a great user experience when interacting with the websites and Job Board products we develop for our staffing and recruiting clients,” said Haley Marketing Digital Media Graphic Designer and WCAG Compliance Expert Sara Dziadaszek. “Many of us take the ease of how we experience the world around us for granted, so we consider this initiative to be extremely important. As technology evolves, we remain committed to leveraging it in ways that improve accessibility and user experience for all people.”

About Haley Marketing Group

Haley Marketing provides website development, recruitment marketing, content and social media marketing and strategy consulting to the staffing industry. The company provides services to more than 1,400 staffing and recruiting firms throughout the world.

Haley Marketing’s mission is to make great marketing more affordable, and the firm’s clients range from solo recruiters to larger staffing and recruiting organizations with regional, national and international offices.

Haley Marketing’s services include:

Website Design

Recruitment Marketing

Email and Content Marketing

Blog Writing and Social Media

Reputation Management

Search Engine Marketing

Corporate Identity & Creative

Marketing Strategy

For more information, contact Haley Marketing at 1.888.696.2900.

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Kim Rice Smith’s newly released “The Heart of Hannah” is a wholesome story of a squirrel who became a backyard rock star because of her determination.


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“The Heart of Hannah”: a riveting book that inspires the readers to be motivated and have a determined heart in everything they do. “The Heart of Hannah” is the creation of published author Kim Rice Smith, a writer who is active in her community in ways focused on lifting children and families out of poverty. Her writing was recognized by the North Carolina Press Association in 2006. She just began to find her voice again and enjoys sharing it with other warriors.

Smith writes, “The Heart of Hannah is a funny story about faith, family, and persistence. Hannah is a very determined squirrel who becomes a backyard rock star as she tries to find the secret to the squirrel-proof bird feeder. The story is based on a reader favorite from the Heart of a Warrior blog series. The original blog is included as a bonus!”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Kim Rice Smith’s new book shares a remarkable lesson that would help the readers to be motivated and determined every single day in their life.

With this book, Smith aims to urge the readers to be more like Hannah, the squirrel, who never lost her determination in getting that something she desires.

View a synopsis of “The Heart of Hannah” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “The Heart of Hannah” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “The Heart of Hannah,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Reverend Gilbert Mutale Mwamba’s newly released “From an Armed Robber to a Pastor” is a captivating true story of how God’s power transforms the worsts in people.


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“From an Armed Robber to a Pastor”: a stirring and beautiful journey of a young notorious criminal who found salvation and deliverance in the hands of God and became His servant whose aim is to spread His Word. “From an Armed Robber to a Pastor” is the creation of published author Reverend Gilbert Mutale Mwamba, a writer born in the town of Kitwe in the province of Copperbelt in Zambia. He was born in a family of ten, five boys and five girls. This book is his journey.

Reverend Mwamba shares, “From an Armed Robber to a Pastor, the book seeks to highlight the eventualities of a living and personal life-changing testimony of Reverend Gilbert Mutale Mwamba, who became a very dangerous and notorious criminal at the tender age of sixteen while attending his junior secondary school. The book tells a true story of the power of God to transform the life of a hard-core criminal into a God-fearing person as a way of winning souls into the kingdom of God. The book takes the reader into a spellbinding story before the power of the Holy Ghost manifests himself to change the tide into God’s divine purpose to showcase his miraculous ways of salvation, healing, and deliverance.”

This book is written by Gilbert Mutale Mwamba, and the text is typed by Mrs. MR Miyoba.

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Reverend Gilbert Mutale Mwamba’s new book is a life-changing and powerful testimony of him as he hopes to give inspiration and faith in the power of the Lord through his own journey in life.

View a synopsis of “From an Armed Robber to a Pastor” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase“From an Armed Robber to a Pastor” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “From an Armed Robber to a Pastor,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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WPTLA to host annual charity 5K to benefit the Steelwheelers


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The President’s Challenge has been the lifeblood of the Steelwheelers for the past 18 years. Without the support of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, the Steelwheelers would probably be a distant memory.

The Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association (WPTLA) will host its 19th annual President’s Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel benefiting the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers. The race will be held Oct. 12, 2019 at the boathouse in North Park.

The President’s Challenge is a charity 5K event benefitting the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers, an organization which provides programs for physically challenged athletes from Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia who desire to participate in competitive sports such as Quad Rugby, Wheelchair Basketball and Hand Cycling.

“The President’s Challenge has been the lifeblood of the Steelwheelers for the past 18 years. Without the support of the Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, the Steelwheelers would probably be a distant memory. The WPTLA, through the President’s Challenge, has continued to allow the Steelwheelers to positively affect the lives of people with disabilities in so many ways,” said Bob Eyler, a spokesperson for the Steelwheelers. WPTLA has raised over $469,000 for the Pittsburgh Steelwheelers since 2000.

The President’s Challenge is a family friendly event professionally timed by Miles of Smiles. Over $1,000 in raffle prizes are available, including a signed Adam Frazier Pittsburgh Pirates jersey, Pittsburgh Penguins tickets, and golf foursome at Seven Oaks Country Club, including carts and green fees.

WPTLA is a professional association of trial lawyers that exists to preserve the right to trial by jury for all citizens.

More information regarding WPTLA and the President’s Challenge can be found at https://wptla.org.

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Gary O’Neal’s newly released “The Big Game” is a powerful story about a boy who chose to serve rather than win


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“The Big Game”: a moving story of Christlike selflessness, is the creation of published author Gary O’Neal, a man whose life of foster homes, violence, and self-destruction led to his current life sentence in a Virginia state prison. He is a convicted Christian after finding God during a Kairos Four-Day Walk, an event that has left him filled with love and purpose, a freer man than ever.

O’Neal writes, “In The Big Game, a group of city kids are on their way to an all decisive baseball game between the east and the west. While on their way, three friends, Tommy, David, and Brian witness an elderly lady fall. They help her up, and while David and Brian are anxious to continue on to the game, Tommy helps the elderly lady home. As a result, Tommy is late getting to the game and discovers that his team has fallen behind.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Gary O’Neal’s new book is an important and engaging tale that does double duty in helping young readers decide wisely when they find themselves caught between two options.

O’Neal describes a realistic situation with consequences that children can immediately grasp, strongly underscoring the lesson of faith beautifully demonstrated by young Tommy’s inspiring example.

View a synopsis of “The Big Game” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “The Big Game” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “The Big Game”, contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Carole Robbins’s newly released “Ginny the Giraffe” is a short yet delightful children’s tale about a child exploring the dynamics of family relationships.


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“Ginny the Giraffe”: a charming illustrated book that follows Ginny the Giraffe as she discovers that there’s more to life than fun and games while also realizing what she loves and who she treasures. “Ginny the Giraffe” is the creation of published author Carole Robbins, a retired Air Force nurse who lives in rural western North Carolina with her family and pets. She loves to read, sew, travel, but, most of all, loves God and country.

Robbins shares, “Ginny the Giraffe is about a child exploring family relationships. Ginny has fun but also experiences difficulty with her brother and family dynamics. Ginny realizes life has challenges, but in the end she realizes what is important to her.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Carole Robbins’s new book is a lovely story for kids and their parents that ignites fun and enjoyment as Ginny learns the beauty of family relationships.

View a synopsis of “Ginny the Giraffe” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Ginny the Giraffe” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Ginny the Giraffe,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Dee Thompson’s newly released “Shattered Dreams, Bondage, and Hope” is a truly inspiring journey through a life of heartbreaks, tragedy, and hopelessness.


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“Shattered Dreams, Bondage, and Hope”: a powerful narrative of a person who was driven to the pits of despair and distress until she found deliverance from a greater power that allowed her to overcome any evil. “Shattered Dreams, Bondage, and Hope” is the creation of published author Dee Thompson, a member of the Navajo Nation and a local government official. She is a product of parochial schooling and now holds a bachelor’s degree from a prestigious university. Currently, the Word of God is slowly making a comeback, but many churches are still empty and there is still a great need for ministers of the true Word of God.

Thompson shares, “The author describes, in her aunt’s words the turbulent and often traumatic past of a woman who struggled to overcome her past and traditions; and establish her own identity as a scholarly, bilingual achiever. Sariah grew up in the early 1900s on the Navajo Reservation. As an uneducated, non-English-speaking young girl, her life was largely influenced and dominated by the ancient teachings and practices of her culture, until she was abruptly introduced to a very different and ominous evil that held her captive for many years. Cornered and driven to desperation, she cried out and sought deliverance from death and despair. In her hour of distress, Sariah discovered there is a far greater power that can overcome the grip of evil. From childhood through her twilight years, Sariah encountered many shattered dreams and heartaches. But in all her tribulations, she stubbornly clung to the belief that whatever circumstances she faced, the divine higher power who delivered her and sealed her future is also faithful and true. This hope and assurance gave her true freedom to rise above adversity and become a woman of God.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Dee Thompson’s new book is an uplifting manuscript that shares a story of hope, faith, and courage as a woman rises above the tribulations that constantly try to keep her down.

View a synopsis of “Shattered Dreams, Bondage, and Hope” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Shattered Dreams, Bondage, and Hope” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Shattered Dreams, Bondage, and Hope,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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David Johnson’s newly released “One Guy and a Briefcase” is an impelling book that gives an idea to the reader on how to achieve freedom in Christ.


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“One Guy and a Briefcase”: a stirring tome that explains who Jesus is and helps one to realize that to be free in Christ is priceless. “One Guy and a Briefcase” is the creation of published author David Johnson, a writer who lets loose on all the years of pent-up frustration with egregious and blatant lies, and reluctance and ignorance of the leaders, to discuss the pillars of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, without the predictable consequence of being cast out after his seventy years of being annoyed with organized religion. He also worked for ten years as a dentist in Bangladesh.

Johnson writes, “This book is for Seventh-day Adventist millennials and all believers, especially those old farts who were born and brought up in the church like me. These are Adventist kids and grown-ups that say ‘Wait. What? That makes no sense. Who is this Jesus they are presenting? He demands that I know the law, the Sabbath, the sanctuary in heaven, the scary investigative judgment, the mark of the beast, the three angels’ messages, about being stranded without an advocate, the fact that Jesus was executed in my place, and the fact that I should revere and obey the Adventist pope—or else.’ Don’t fret.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, David Johnson’s new book is a wholesome craft that prompts everyone that God has given to every individual all the information necessary to understand exactly what God wants to human.

With this purpose, Johnson tries to motivate everyone to free themselves from the shackles of organized religions and try to examine how fun it is to be free in Christ.

View a synopsis of “One Guy and a Briefcase” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase“One Guy and a Briefcase” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “One Guy and a Briefcase,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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J.W. Mikula’s newly released “Why Daddy’s Need Babies” is a heart-touching explanation of why a daddy needs a baby.


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“Why Daddy’s Need Babies”: a compelling children’s story that will strengthen the relationship of a father to his kids. “Why Daddy’s Need Babies” is the creation of published author J.W. Mikula, a writer, inventor, amateur musician, and entrepreneur who, from an early age, loved reading and writing stories of all kinds.

Mikula writes, “Why Daddy’s Need Babies is the much-needed story behind… well… why every daddy needs a baby. This story takes the idea of a “baby daddy” and flips it around. After all, every baby has a daddy… but every daddy needs a baby…”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Mikula’s new book is a well-crafted tale that shows the beautiful connection between the father and the baby.

This book shares a few of the reasons what makes a daddy complete and why babies complete his day-to-day life of being a father.

View a synopsis of “Why Daddy’s Need Babies” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Why Daddy’s Need Babies” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Why Daddy’s Need Babies,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Debora Marion’s newly released “Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes” is a hearty tale about the beautiful, enjoyable, and nourishing treat that are cupcakes


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“Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes”: a colorful masterpiece on the exquisiteness of cupcakes and how they bring joy and comfort to every child. “Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes” is the creation of published author Debora Marion, a preschool teacher, administrator, professor, international early care and education trainer, nutritionist, and motivational speaker.

Marion shares, “‘Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes’ written by Debora Marion and illustrated by her daughter Élaina Marion supports education and nutrition. Reading is an enjoyable experience for children of all ages, and “Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes” is certainly a book that young children will enjoy. This book gives young readers the confidence that they need to succeed in reading. Adults will enjoy reading this book because each picture in this book is represented by easy-to-read text. The book uses predictability that allows young readers to chime in during the reading of the text. In addition, this book contains many beautiful illustrations created by the very talented and very gifted artist, Élaina Marion. Using her special techniques with colors, she has created unique artistic drawings that depict specific characteristics of each object and person displayed in the book. In addition, the author Debora Marion ensures that “Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes” supports the education of young children with both rhyming words and alliteration.

“Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes” is a book that supports young readers learning how to read. Teachers can incorporate “Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes” into their reader’s workshop with young children. In addition, the author includes nutrition education within the text. Teachers may wish to use this book to teach science. For example, teachers may discuss the importance of eating healthy—fresh fruits. In the text, the author introduces the reader to fresh blueberries, raspberries, and green grapes. In addition, at the end of the story, the author includes a simple but very delicious blue as blueberry muffin recipe. Teachers may have children create their own snack. For example, teachers may allow children to measure out the ingredients needed to make the muffins. For example, teachers may allow the children to measure out the blueberries and yogurt.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Debora Marion’s new book is a fun and engaging opus that desires to improve the children’s reading and comprehensive abilities through its skillful use of words and activities that push their minds and bodies into action.

This book is a riveting tool that also treasures the notions of health and wellness as integral aspects of a child’s development.

View the synopsis of “Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes” at traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Blue as Blueberry Cupcakes,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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