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  1. Accessibility = Usability

    by Desiree

    The W3C has just released a new introduction to their 2005 document entitled “ How people with disabilities use the web .”  This document is only in its draft stage and will continue to be updated throughout the year.  But as I read through the sections …

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  2. Open question forum closed to many!

    by Desiree

    During his campaign and throughout his term so far, President Obama has been an active advocate for people with disabilities.   He has a very promising agenda regarding the rights, education and employment of disabled Americans. However, one area not mentioned on the agenda …

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  3. An Unnecessary Barrier

    by Desiree

    Earlier this year, Amazon released the Kindle 2, a small portable device that lets you download e-books, magazines, newspapers and more using wireless and read at your leisure. This new release also can read content aloud using text to speech technology. Of course this is handy …

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  4. Another resource for the Accessibility tool box

    by Desiree

    All right, another entity is involved in our cause! I recently learned about Even Grounds, a website that offers accessibility consulting and a ton of fantastic and useful information. There are many insightful articles, a blog, and a host of other available services. You can …

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  5. Size matters

    by Desiree

    In the world today, there are a growing number of people who are classified as visually impaired. Older people are losing some or all of their vision, many have eye conditions that show up later in life. Some people are born visually impaired and their parents spend many years …

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