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Although accessibility is related to the issues of usability and coding standards, it is possible for a site to be considered usable and standards compliant but NOT accessible (and vice-versa). Below are some definitions, and situations where distinctions may arise.

Delivering Accessible and Inclusive Blackboard Collaborate Sessions

Formats and Guidance UKAAF has developed a number of guidance documents that will be particularly useful for service providers and transcribers of accessible formats. The UKAAF guidance documents are free to download in doc, docx and PDF formats and are listed on this page under the format that they relate to. To obtain an electronic version, simply select the UKAAF guidance document you wish to access and you will then be taken to the UKAAF Guidance download page where you can download it. Hardcopy versions of UKAAF's guidance documents in print, large print, synthetic audio and braille are available to purchase (14 day delivery). UKAAF members benefit from being able to purchase these at a reduced rate. To enquire about purchasing accessible format versions please contact admin@ukaaf.org.

I come across articles and recommendations that tend to confuse usability with accessibility. The objective of this post is to establish the link between the two terms while outlining their differences. In order to do so, it is important to first understand what is web site usability and web site accessibility.

Now the bad news: MS Office for Mac still does not fully work with VoiceOver. VoiceOver will read the toolbars and their content, and says that it is "interacting with document pane view" but that's all. VoiceOver cannot read the content of the document pane, thus the product is still not accessible.

Talks about accessibility not being just about access but agency

Accessibility Statement NHS recognises the importance of providing a Web site that can be used in a variety of ways which do not depend on a single sense, ability, or technology. Building a Web site which is usable, desirable and accessible for all user groups, including the disabled, is our ongoing commitment.

Talks about how the head of library services should have a better grasp of accessibility issues by being directive, proactive and lead by example. Also need to pay attention to policy developments so that access considerations can be accommodated with new policies/changes or to be aware of external changes so can understand what the barriers are.

Switch Control is one of many great new accessibility features in iOS 7. Switch Control will allow a whole new group of people (switch users) access to the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Like all of Apple's accessibility features Switch Control is available on all iOS 7 devices and works out-of-the-box.

WEBAIM discusses a really useful point of view where it comes to experts complementing the role of staff. They can focus on developing the motivation of the staff member so that they can be motivated to carry out the accessibility developments AND be motivated to sustain this. Read more about how to convince people why accessibility is important here

Apple's Information page about accessibility

Another nail in Flash's coffin

Another nail in Flash's coffin

The Before and After Demonstration is a multi-page resource that shows an inaccessible website and a retrofitted version of this same website. Each web page includes inline annotations that can be activated to highlight some of the key accessibility barriers or repairs. Each web page is also accompanied by an evaluation report to inform the developers on the level of conformance to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

A summary of the case to make websites accessible

25 Ways to Make Your WordPress Website More Accessible

Testing Android Accessibility: I Give Up

A Fijian man's perspective on access to ICT in Fiji

Check how accessible your website is using these free tools

Accessibility guide for users