I watched the Apple WWDC presentation this morning and was excited to see the announcement of Shortcuts. Siri Shortcuts Streamline the things you do often with shortcuts. Siri can now intelligently pair your daily routines with third-party apps to suggest convenient shortcuts right when you need them. So if you typically pick up a coffeeContinueContinue reading “Siri Shortcuts stands to be a boon for people living with disability – Lifekludger”
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Upcoming accessibility improvements for Microsoft Edge revealed – WinBeta
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Story of ‘good will’ highlights Lifekludger concept – Santa Cruz Sentinel
This story from the Santa Cruz Sentinel shows the power of connection and what can be achieved when a Maker (Jon Bjornstad, a Santa Cruz freelance computer programmer) is backed by a Giver (Roy and Ana Cook of Saratoga) to help a Liver (Karadole, a paralyzed woman who lives in Croatia) – with the endContinueContinue reading “Story of ‘good will’ highlights Lifekludger concept – Santa Cruz Sentinel”
Preserving Digital Identity in my Will
I made a decision yesterday while travelling home – I’m going to make allowance in my will towards the ongoing existence of my digital identity. Now, don’t panic, I’m not ill and don’t intend on dying anytime soon. But it will happen. And it so happens that with recent changes in living arrangements I’ve beenContinueContinue reading “Preserving Digital Identity in my Will”
Dave the Lifekludger gets a mention by Mark Pesce on New Inventors
Over a month back on my Lifekludger blog I mentioned in a blog post titled “Mind control interface a near reality” the Epoc Headset, being developed by Emotiv. The other day on the New Inventors on the ABC here in Australia my friend Mark Pesce gives a shoutoput to me. Ref 1min in. See theContinueContinue reading “Dave the Lifekludger gets a mention by Mark Pesce on New Inventors”
Tablet PC – a Lifekludger view
It’s rude not to point Ok here I am typing on the onscreen keyboard of a Tablet PC*. A first for me. The good folks at Tegatech Australia kindly sent me a Tablet to loan and have a bit of a play and see how someone without the use of hands might go using aContinueContinue reading “Tablet PC – a Lifekludger view”
