The article WebAIM: Motor Disabilities that was posted by Tina was very interesting to me. I am very knowledgeable about various illnesses and disorders but it really did open my eyes to just HOW many there are and how much a person can miss out in life without some sort of technological assistance. I am very reliant on my mouse and it scares me to think about not being able to use it. Yes, I know some shortcuts and am trying to keep learning more. I also remember how difficult it was for me to first learn how to use one. My hand could not control it at first because it was so sensitive. I get frustrated when my first graders can't use a mouse too well at the beginning of the year and every once in a while I have to be reminded how hard it was for me to learn it!

@Maria, I'm glad you brought up the Adam Seldow example about the apples! It was a great way to explain contextual understanding and how there can be MISunderstanding, even without anyone realizing the problem! Thank you for bringing that up again.

I am very impressed with the text-to-speech software offered by this company. It offers support for English Language Learners as well as those with physical challenges and other disabilities that slow down their ability to learn to read and write.

It's great to hear from someone who has had experience with it. I know this link isn't exactly what Carmin wanted for this assignment because it didn't specifically mention it would help with Web 2.0 tool barriers but I wanted to share it because it can help people read websites and so much more. Thanks, Tina.

This is a group that helps companies make their websites accessible for all. Their belief is caring for all people (disabled, aged, second language readers and others) and not just making a website "legally compliant." They can help add captions to videos, text to pictures, and help with many other barriers that a person might come across.