Accessibility Issues: Break Down the Barriers

People with disabilities ranging from visual and auditory impairments to mobility and cognitive challenges are finding that it’s becoming easier to get an education from the comfort of their homes. Well, it’s easy if the website they’re using is designed for accessibility. Lifelong learning is expected of every individual in the 21st century and advancement in the workplace (and certainly in education) is tied to learning new lessons and concepts. Join Kathy and Paige as they discuss the importance of providing accessible websites for education and lifelong learning and share some tips for creating them.

Quote of the Week: Yogi Berra once said, “In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice…in practice there is.”

This team always has plenty of new information to make our listeners the best at lifelong learning!

Tech Tip

Create a “Programs” folder on your desktop. Don’t like a crowded desktop but like to have your favorite programs right there for you? Create a folder on your desktop to store all your program shortcuts!

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Assistive Technology - any product or technology-based service that helps disabled people live, learn, work and enjoy life. Examples:
  • Screen Readers and magnifiers (some available in Windows OS now)
  • Refreshable Braile displays
  • Adaptive keyboards
  • Voice recognition software (some available in Windows OS now)
  • Single switches
• Equivalent vs alternative access
• Direct vs compatible access

Websites and Related Resources Mentioned

• WebAim, Web Accessibility In Mind www.webaim.org
• Article - A Public Consortium Emphasizes the Importance of LMS Accessibility
• National Center for Accessible Media http://ncam.wgbh.org/
• Usable Information Technology http://www.useit.com (includes Alertbox newsletter)
• Book - Design Accessible Web Sites: 36 Keys to Creating Content for All Audiences and Platforms by Jeremy Sydik
• Paige’s interview with Allison Sheridan of the NosillaCast - A Review of Jeremy’s book

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