Upcoming accessibility improvements for Microsoft Edge revealed WinBeta For those of you hoping Microsoft’s newest browser Edge becomes the ideal replacement to Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer, Microsoft is reassuring consumers that they are committed to making Edge the best tool for browsing the web. Today, the … Microsoft shows how the Narrator feature helpsContinueContinue reading “Upcoming accessibility improvements for Microsoft Edge revealed – WinBeta”
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Trail of Cedars Restored in Effort to Expand Accessibility in Glacier Park – Flathead Beacon
Trail of Cedars Restored in Effort to Expand Accessibility in Glacier Park Flathead Beacon The trail was one of the first handicap accessible trails in the park, but it had since deteriorated to where it no longer meets federal standards. It has been repaved with a sustainable non-asphalt polymer pavement that Gordon said shouldContinueContinue reading “Trail of Cedars Restored in Effort to Expand Accessibility in Glacier Park – Flathead Beacon”
Accessibility ramping up with local businesses – MetroNews Canada
MetroNews CanadaAccessibility ramping up with local businessesMetroNews Canada“Ramp it up is a really simple solution to a big problem within the city, especially in older neighbourhoods,” said Alison Grittner, RAD Renovations Program Coordinator with Accessible Housing, the organization behind the project. The program …… (curated by Lifekludger)Complete story at source: accessibility – Google News
Street View accessibility improved in Google Maps app – AndroidGuys
AndroidGuysStreet View accessibility improved in Google Maps appAndroidGuysStreet View accessibility improved in Google Maps app. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always wondered why Street View hasn’t been incorporated well in the Google Maps mobile app. It’s a useful feature. Historically, we’ve had to download a separate …and more »… (curated by Lifekludger)Complete story at source:ContinueContinue reading “Street View accessibility improved in Google Maps app – AndroidGuys”
Moto G 2015 accessibility options – Android Central
Moto G 2015 accessibility options Android Central Android phones have come a long way in the accessibility department, and the Moto G 2015 is no exception. Using the features and tools Google has provided for Android Lollipop, the Moto G 2015 has plenty of options for those with trouble seeing or … (curated by Lifekludger)ContinueContinue reading “Moto G 2015 accessibility options – Android Central”
What Apple’s 3D Touch could mean for accessibility – Digital Arts Online
Digital Arts OnlineWhat Apple’s 3D Touch could mean for accessibilityDigital Arts OnlineApple is calling 3D Touch the “next generation of Multi-Touch”, with Peek and Pop and Quick Actions. My first impression is that the new technologies look pretty cool. From an accessibility perspective, there are some obvious benefits that jump out at …and more »… (curatedContinueContinue reading “What Apple’s 3D Touch could mean for accessibility – Digital Arts Online”
WCAG Cheat Sheets
Know any others? WCAG 2.0 Checklist by Paul J Adam Interactive WCAG by Viget WebAIM’s WCAG 2.0 Checklist Accessibility responsibility breakdown (WCAG 2.0) by W3C (curated by Lifekludger) Complete story at source: Web Axe
Designing for Non-Native Speakers
… Some curious facts emerge when you compare the languages most sites use, versus the languages most internet users speak. While around half of all web pages are in English, only about 28 percent of the people using the internet speak English as a first language. Interesting, right? There are billions of people who useContinueContinue reading “Designing for Non-Native Speakers”
10 Guidelines for High-Quality Alt Text
According to many sets of accessibility regulations and guidelines, including the US Section 508, and the W3C’s WCAG 2.0, image elements on web pages must have text equivalents to be considered accessible. This is accomplished by specifying alt text for the image. (curated by Lifekludger from 10 Guidelines for High-Quality Alt Text) Complete article atContinueContinue reading “10 Guidelines for High-Quality Alt Text”
Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo And Others Push For Accessibility Development – ReadWrite
ReadWrite Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo And Others Push For Accessibility Development ReadWrite As the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) approaches, a new group has formed to champion the cause of development for accessibility. Several educators and tech companies have joined forces in an effort dubbed Teaching … … (curated by Lifekludger) CompleteContinueContinue reading “Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo And Others Push For Accessibility Development – ReadWrite”
Emerging ways of providing audio description
When we consider providing audio description for web based media, we understand is to be broadcast alongside the primary audio and video of the media when it is activated. Standard description in this way is ‘closed’ and applied to post-production content. However, new forms of description and new ways to provide them are emerging andContinueContinue reading “Emerging ways of providing audio description”
Australian government web accessibility compliance transitions from strategy to standards
From a transition strategy to a national standard, the Digital Transformation Office has begun to detail requirements for federal government agencies to have their websites recognised as being accessible…. (curated by Lifekludger) Complete story at source: Access iQ http://ift.tt/1h6QmIX
Hands-Free ‘Mouse’ Wins AT&T Accessibility Award
The $25,000 grand prize went to Kinesic Mouse, a software solution that uses a 3D camera to detect facial expressions and head rotations so that users can operate a PC hands-free. The Kinesic Mouse also won the $10,000 “Best Mobility Solution” category, bringing its total cash winnings to $35,000…. (curated by Lifekludger) Complete story atContinueContinue reading “Hands-Free ‘Mouse’ Wins AT&T Accessibility Award”
Layout Tables Tip
It’s 2015, so hopefully web developers know that table elements should not be used for layout. There are many reasons why CSS for layout is better but at the core, HTML tables are data tables; they’ve always been meant for data. If a table is used for layout, add ARIA role of presentation to the table element. This will remove theContinueContinue reading “Layout Tables Tip”
Proper Use of Buttons and Links
After years of arguing for proper use of form elements and link elements, others are finally doing the same. More recently, this includes the articles The Anchor Button: Bad for Accessibility, Bad for Usability by Matt Long and Reinventing the hyperlink (with much humor!) by Heydon Pickering. (curated by Lifekludger from Proper Use of Buttons and Links) Complete articleContinueContinue reading “Proper Use of Buttons and Links”
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative: 2014 in review
As the end of another busy year approaches, it’s worth looking back at the year that was and the significant contributions WAI has made. With celebrations relating to the 25th anniversary of the WWW and the 20th anniversary of the W3C, there has been much opportunity for reflection, and there have been some more localisedContinueContinue reading “W3C Web Accessibility Initiative: 2014 in review”
PDF accessibility: new guidance issued
The Australian government has issued updated guidance on the accessibility of the portable document format (PDF) for people with disabilities. (curated by Lifekludger from PDF accessibility: new guidance issued) Complete article at source: http://www.accessiq.org/news/news/2014/12/pdf-accessibility-new-guidance-issued
DN!
(curated from DN! by Lifekludger) Many cable companies refuse to list the titles of shows that air on public access television stations in their on-screen guides. Now media activists are pushing for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to intervene.Complete article at source: http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2013/8/7/cable_companies_urged_to_make_public_access_television_shows_more_accessible
Sony & Amazon Ask to Exempt E-readers from Accessibility Law
(curated by Lifekludger from Sony & Amazon Ask to Exempt E-readers from Accessibility Law ) A group of e-reader manufacturers including Amazon, Sony, and Kobo, are petitioning the Federal Communications Commission to exempt the devices from federal accessibility laws. Complete article at source: http://www.deque.com/sony-amazon-exempt-e-readers-accessibility-law
Crowdsourcing Accessibility Maps with AXSMapShare This
Like many of you, I use the Google Maps application on my smartphone, a lot. Whether I need to locate the nearest convenience store or find the closest BART stop, having a map in my hand with a realtime “you are here” dot is an incredible convenience. via Pocket http://codeforamerica.org/2012/05/18/crowdsourcing-accessibility-maps-with-axsmap/
Playing with Leapmotion for accessibility
Today I spent a few hours in the Leap motion offices talking about the web possibilities of this cool new technology. On the way back we had an internet connectivity outage, so it was a great opportunity to start playing with some of the ideas. Here is a video of what I am working on.ContinueContinue reading “Playing with Leapmotion for accessibility”
