Web 2.0Web 2.0 "read/write" online applications are great, but
some have accessibility barriers: see the section about flash players above;
visual CAPTCHAs for creating an account - or worse, for adding a comment - also
block blind people.However, the Web 2.0 platforms are improving, and so is
accessive technology. Moreover, people with some types of disabilities
(cognitive, reading, but also severe motor disabilities) can be very keen on
using them - think of social networking - and yet particularly need guidance in
this. So schools cannot just simply ignore them: compromises must be
found.If your school has an accessibility consultant, ask him/her.
Otherwise, there is a LinkedIn Web 2.0 Accessibility Forum (you'll have to sign up, but it is
free).
I think this is a great find! This wiki site offers detailed information on how to make your webpages accessible to people with disabilities.