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Rachel N

Introduction to Website Accessibility - 5 views

webaim.org/intro

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shared by Rachel N on 17 Nov 11 - Cached
  • Rachel N on 17 Nov 11
     
    This is an excellent resource that discusses things to keep in mind when designing a website and making it accessible to all, regardless of visual, hearing, motor and cognitive disabilities.
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  • kelievans78 on 18 Nov 11
     
    I also saw this article and found it interesting because I just finished taking a Web design class. We never did talk about website accessibility, but now that I do know about it, I can keep it in mind and look at the recommended guidelines to ensure that all my users can use a site I build or help with. Some things I could do better are descriptions of graphics, making sure to use a easy to read text, make sure forms cannot be submitted without all the required information, and links at the top of the page to content and other areas (allowing people to skip the heading that is the same on each page). Specifically about forms, if you ever use Google Forms, when you build your questions in it, it always asks if the question is required before submission. That way if it is not filled out, you cannot submit and it tells you that you missed a question.
  • Rachel N on 20 Nov 11
     
    We must have taken the same class :) I remember that as well.
  • Amanda Summey on 20 Nov 11
     
    I highlighted some of the areas that stood out the most to me. I liked where it actually broke down the various components of making a site truly accessible. I have noticed that educational sites for students, like BrainPop and BrainPop Jr. are more accessible as they have text pop up that show up when you scroll over images and a CC option on all videos.
Paige Silva

Social Media Accessibility: Where Are We Today? - 1 views

accessibiliteweb.com/...a11yBOS

F11accessibility web2.0 accessibility 2.0 Web barriers technology design WebDesign Twitter

shared by Paige Silva on 21 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Paige Silva on 21 Nov 11
     
    Presentation by Denis Boudreau which provides an overview (based on research) of the state of Accessibility in the social media sphere. A comparison of "accessible" features in common social media services such as Facebook and Twitter, an some pointers for the ideal future of the social Web with regards to Accessibility.
  • ashley dress on 22 Nov 11
     
    This reminds me of a class we took through Lesley where we had to do a test on websites to see how accessible they were. This is something that more people need to be aware of.
  • Lunden Letofsky on 22 Nov 11
     
    I agree with Ashley. This has completely helped me take accessibility into consideration when I am creating websites, or when having my students create websites. So many things are overlooked, and this is one of them!
Paige Silva

EasyChirp - Accessible Twitter Web Client - 0 views

www.easychirp.com/features.php

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shared by Paige Silva on 21 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Paige Silva on 21 Nov 11
     
    This website is a Web client for Twitter users that takes into account several features that make Twitter more accessible for users with disabilities. To name a few, it includes features such as: - "All links are keyboard accessible (and visual styling on focus as well as hover states). - Headings and page titles are implemented for optimal accessibility. This includes an H3 heading (for author screen name) added to tweets to assist with screen reader users. - Large default text size and high color contrast. - Text resizes many levels without breaking. Access keys (keyboard shortcuts) to main menu items."
jlikourinou

Social Networking-Not for Everyone - 2 views

accessites.org/al-networking-not-for-everyone

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shared by jlikourinou on 20 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • jlikourinou on 20 Nov 11
     
    This article by Accessities.org discusses how social networking sites are not user friendly for people with disabilties. Here is the list of issues. No accessibility page. A lack of skip links and poor support for keyboard navigators generally. Navigational graphics that lacked alternative text attributes. Poor link text. Poor typography. No alternatives for site facilities that relied upon JavaScript.
  • Paige Silva on 21 Nov 11
     
    Social networking sites are way to cluttery! That is what ruined Myspace. Not only should people with disabilities fine simplicity more user friendly but also those without.
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