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How People with Disabilities Use the Web - 1 views

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shared by Rachel N on 20 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • The University had the lectures transcribed and made this information available through their Web site along with audio versions of the lectures.
  • However, since the tables on this company's documents are marked up clearly with column and row headers which her screen reader can access, she easily orients herself to the information in the tables. Her screen reader reads her the alternative text for any images on the site.
  • upgraded to a browser that allows better synchronization of the screen display with audio and braille rendering of that information.
  • ...8 more annotations...
  • able to freeze the animated graphics.
  • screen magnifier
  • screen magnifier to help with his vision and his hand tremor
  • icons and links on Web pages are bigger
  • -- it had a lot of pictures
  • but he mostly uses the option that lets him select from a list of products that he has ordered in the past.
  • While these features made the site more usable for all of the online-grocery's customers, they made it possible for Mr. Sands to use the site
    • Rachel N
      Rachel N on 20 Nov 11
       
      This is to me what's awesome about accessibility features:USABLE to All, yet POSSIBLE for the disabled
  • captioned and described -- including text subtitles for the audio, and descriptions of the video -- which allows her to access it using a combination of screen magnification and braille.
  • Rachel N on 20 Nov 11
     
    I found this article browsing thru the links in Dante's post and highlighted specific example sections on specific disabilities accommodations
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In My Own Words: Amazingly Ordinary | Yodel Anecdotal - 1 views

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shared by kelievans78 on 18 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • From too many corporations I hear too many stories of frustrating resistance to accessible design or of product teams putting accessibility as the 92nd priority. Most of the objections to integrating accessibility into product design center around 2 misconceptions: 1) Accessibility will mess up the aesthetic; and 2) Accessibility will cost too much.
  • why accessibility matters and how accessibility actually enhances any product design
  • making them useful and usable to as many people as possible.
  • kelievans78 on 18 Nov 11
     
    Article from Yahoo! VP Alan Brightman on accessibility of their products.
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In Case You Missed It: Web 2.0 and Independence 2011 | Yahoo! Accessibility - 1 views

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shared by kelievans78 on 18 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • WebAIM: WebAIM: Web Accessibility for DesignersWebAIM makes it easy for designers to understand accessibility concerns
  • Steve Jobs gave ‘the blind eyes; the deaf ears’ — Stevie Wonder“His company was the first to come up with technology that made it accessible without screaming out loud, ‘This is for the blind, this is for the deaf” Wonder said
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Information for Social Change Journal (ISC) - 1 views

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shared by ashley dress on 19 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Dante Torgersen on 19 Nov 11
     
    Lots of information about accessibility for the disabled including the current options and other barriers.
  • ashley dress on 22 Nov 11
     
    Reference and Technical Services Librarian Research into 'Web 2.0 accessibility' for people with disabilities has recently gained momentum in library and information science studies. This is due to the unique problems disabled individuals face because they must rely on digitized formats.
  • carmin karasic on 28 Nov 11
     
    This bookmark says shared by Ashley. Based on the comment dates, I can see it was shared first by Dante on Nov. 19.
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 - 1 views

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shared by Dante Torgersen on 19 Nov 11 - Cached
  • Dante Torgersen on 19 Nov 11
     
    This is a huge document and full of very technical information, but simply looking through the Table of Contents provides an idea of where this influential group wants web 2.0 to go. Many articles published mention WCAG 2.0 guidelines....well, here they are.
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Does the Internet Open Up opportunities - 1 views

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shared by Angelia Brockington on 08 Dec 11 - No Cached
  • Angelia Brockington on 08 Dec 11
     
    I chose this article becuase it really takes a good look into whether the internet is really providing options for disabled people. It looks into the barriers and benefits.
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EasyChirp - Accessible Twitter Web Client - 0 views

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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."
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Blind Students Demand Access to Online Course Materials - Technology - The Chronicle of... - 0 views

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shared by Robby Crowley on 20 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Robby Crowley on 20 Nov 11
     
    Im ashamed to say that I rarely think about a website or college class im taking as being accessible. Ive never had a physically handicapped student in my class except for one year when I had a child with hearing problems. (not totally non hearing) This year was the first year we had a child in our school without out fully functioning arms and no hands. It has made me so aware of the barriers she has to face everyday compared to the majority of kids in a school.
  • ashley dress on 22 Nov 11
     
    I agree with you on the fact that it is hard to think about that when you aren't dealing with it at that point in your life. I think this article really makes you think about the struggles people with disabilities have to deal with on a regular basis. This was a good article that really makes you understand from their point of view.
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Web 2.0 & Accessibility for Disabled Users - 0 views

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shared by Kathryn Dove on 20 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Kathryn Dove on 20 Nov 11
     
    This is a great article defining web 2.0 and discussing one of the accessibility issues with web 2.0.
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Using Assistive Technology to access Web 2.0 Tools - 0 views

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shared by ashley dress on 22 Nov 11 - Cached
  • ashley dress on 22 Nov 11
     
    This is a slide show that talks about the assessability issues that disabled people are facing with all the new graphic web technology. I learned about some neat websites that offer a lot of assistance for disabled users. This is worth looking at!
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Improving website accessibility generates better search results and usability too - 0 views

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shared by Lunden Letofsky on 22 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Lunden Letofsky on 22 Nov 11
     
    Finding the balance between making a website accessible and integrating the latest web 2.0 technologies isn't one that is mutually exclusive. The deployment of accessibility standards and technologies can bring new benefits and opportunities for business advantage. In general terms accessibility can benefit a broader audience and improve website performance for users. This article focuses on how website editors should factor in accessibility for users of all disabilities. The content should be the ground work for all websites and all the other fluff can be added later on.
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Improving Internet Access for the Aging, Disabled with Open Source - 0 views

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shared by Lillian Dixon on 20 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • Lillian Dixon on 20 Nov 11
     
    This site highlights barriers faced by the aging disabled and the new technology to help software developers make it easier for them to use Web 2.0.
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Is Blogging Accessible to People with Vision Loss? - 0 views

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shared by Lindsey Bibler on 20 Nov 11 - Cached
  • Lindsey Bibler on 20 Nov 11
     
    The writer of this article reviews some major blog hosts and discusses how accessible they are to people with vision impairments. Overall, he discusses how it is easier to read blogs than it is to create blogs for people with vision impairments. The reviews on different blogging sites are interesting. There is no date on this article, so it's possible that some of the blog sites have fixed these accessibility issues since the article was posted. However, I know that Blogger still has a visual CAPTCHA on its site that makes it difficult for people with visual disabilities to create an account.
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