Accessibility in the News—5/25/18. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page[…]
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Accessibility in the News—5/18/18. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page[…]
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Accessibility in the News—5/11/18. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility in the News – May 11, 2018People with Disabilities and Improvements in Accessible Technology
Accessibility in the News—5/4/18. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page[…]
READ MORE about People with Disabilities and Improvements in Accessible TechnologyHow Accessible Should My Digital Content Be? Understanding WCAG Conformance Levels
What does it mean to be accessible? What determines accessibility compliance for your digital content? Sure, there’s a standard (typically WCAG 2+). But how do you know what level of WCAG conformance is right for you, your organization, and legal expectations? Accessibility Standards: The Foundation of a Solid Accessibility Strategy What does it mean for digital content to be accessible? That is, what does it mean for digital content to[…]
READ MORE about How Accessible Should My Digital Content Be? Understanding WCAG Conformance LevelsAccessibility in the News – April 27, 2018
Accessibility in the News—4/27/18. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility in the News – April 27, 2018Perspectives on Autism—from a Mom and Teacher | #AutismAwarenessMonth
For Autism Awareness Month: An Interview with Mimi Goodwin, Mother and Special Education Teacher, on Life, Tech, and Autism April is Autism Awareness Month, created to educate on and increase conversations and awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The Mayo Clinic defines ASD as “a serious neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs a child’s ability to communicate and interact with others. It also includes restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities.” The range of behaviors can[…]
READ MORE about Perspectives on Autism—from a Mom and Teacher | #AutismAwarenessMonthEmploying People with Disabilities, New Transcription Services from Microsoft and Amazon, and More
Accessibility in the News—4/20/18. In this week’s news, several articles focused on employment and hiring, covering everything from accessible online job applications to inclusive hiring practices. With the employment rate among people with disabilities disproportionately high compared to other populations, efforts in both these areas are sorely needed. The Deaf community was highlighted in several areas: One town celebrates its first Deaf pastor. Tech giants Amazon and Microsoft entered partnerships[…]
READ MORE about Employing People with Disabilities, New Transcription Services from Microsoft and Amazon, and MoreAccessibility in the News – April 13, 2018
Accessibility in the News—4/13/18. NOTE: To get news like this every week in your inbox, before it hits our website, subscribe to our Accessibility in the News e-newsletter. There are no ads or graphics, and we never send spam. Just use the sign-up form on this page to subscribe and stay up to date! Skip to National News (U.S.) | Skip to International News More Accessibility Resources on this Page[…]
READ MORE about Accessibility in the News – April 13, 2018CSUN 2018 Accessibility Interview: What Comes after WCAG? Jeanne Spellman on W3C’s “Project Silver”
What’s Next after WCAG? Project Silver to Broaden Future Accessibility Guidelines beyond the Web, Content The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) was published in 2008. That makes it 10 years old and in need of a major update! But information and communications technologies are exploding beyond the web—is even the name outdated? What comes after WCAG 2.0 if not WCAG 3? Jeanne Spellman, web accessibility engineer for the[…]
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