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This is a web-based platform to help meet web accessibility needs. Some of the services it provides include auditing for ADA compliance, detailed reports of the findings, training courses and more to help ensure your website is in compliance. There is a free trial available. I first came across AMP Express which is part of the SSB Bart platform. You type your URL into the space provided and it will test your site for accessibility.

This is really cool. I typed in the web address for my district and it came up with errors and alerts.

I chose this site because of the abundance of information on how to check if a site is accessible to all. More and more teachers have their own website and it is fundamental that their website is accessible to all of their students, parents, administrators and possibly the community depending on the privacy level of the website,

This is a great website. It is very comprehensive on its step by step process to check and enable web accessibility for all.

I found this controversial article about a deaf woman and her lawsuit against eBay for having limited accessibility for disabled users. She wants to be a seller on eBay, but due to not being able to verify that she is a seller because she would have to retrieve and submit a password via a phone call, she chose to bring a lawsuit against the company. The judge, however, dismissed her case due to her lack of evidence. Ebay claims their were other ways she could have verified, but she chose not to. The woman will continue to appeal the ruling. The article also talks about a similar case with Netflix. The comments at the end were interesting to read as well, because some of them claim the woman is using the "deaf card" and looking for financial gain. Like I said, interesting article...

What is Zac Browser ZAC is the first web browser developed specifically for children with autism and autism spectrum disorders such as Asperger syndrome, pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) and PDD-NOS. We have made this browser for children... for their enjoyment, enrichment, and freedom.

This is an amazing find that I can share with my families. Due to the conditions of autism (especially Aspergers) many of my families at our school enroll because they feel that there child is getting lost in the sea of 32 children in a classroom. With our virtual setting their children on the same playing field due to the fact that they are behind the screen and only a voice. It is amazing to see how the students once placed into our program flourish without the questioning stares and bullying. This is just one more tool to help them proceed further and reach their full potential.

This is great! I currently have a student with autism. I want to become more familiar with it and try it with him. He loves getting on the computer, so I'm anxious to see how this may help him.

Thought this was interesting for mobile devices!

Great find. I did not even think about people with disabilities overcoming their barriers in accordance with mobile electronic devices. I just was focusing in on computers. I found it very interesting the tools and ideas that your site shared. Excellent work!!! Jeff

I love how this site provides real world connections and examples to math concepts that we sometimes only see in black and white. Website is for all grade levels and provides access to those visual learners.

I bookmarked this page as it really made me think about using websites in my classroom. It points out that the best test of any website is human interaction and judgement. As an educator, it is probably best for me to try a website out before expecting my students to use it...especially those with certain barriers. I don't want students becoming discouraged in their learning because of the tools I am expecting them to use. This blog goes on to give examples of what to test when using a website as well as evaluation tools.