http://www.disabled-world.com/ Disability Community News and Information Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:35:17 EST en-us http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/pictures.php Accessibility Information Collection of clip art, photos, and printable pictures relating to disabilities and the disabled including accessibility signs and symbols. Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:13:20 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/pictures.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/wdyl.php Accessible Website Design New search site What Do You Love (WDYL) provides a reference desk of information from Google services on the same page. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:34:14 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/wdyl.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/voting.php Accessibility Information A Clemson University research team has been chosen by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to lead a national effort to make voting systems more accessible. Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:06:32 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/voting.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/interoperable-workplace.php Accessibility Information Compusearch Joins Effort to Develop Accessible and Interoperable Workplace Technology - Department of Labor and Assistive Technology Association Partnership Fosters Innovation. Fri, 06 May 2011 11:05:46 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/interoperable-workplace.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/accessibility-developers.php Accessible Website Design Online training and resources can help corporations, governments and NGOs worldwide make their technology products and services more accessible to people with disabilities. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:25:33 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/accessibility-developers.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/ict-domain.php Accessibility Information The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recognizes the basic rights of disabled and older persons and the need to remove any barriers that “may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others”. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:49:53 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/ict-domain.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/accessible-business.php Accessibility Information The American Disabilities Act (ADA) has set standards and guidelines for making businesses and public areas accessible to people in wheelchairs and with otherwise limited mobility. Each state handles the enforcement of these guidelines differently. But regardless of how strict or lax your state might be, making your place of business easily accessible to everyone will benefit both them and you. Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:06:47 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/accessible-business.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/ability-disability.php Accessible Home Design With the Government placing more and more emphasis upon ‘Care in the Community, there is a growing recognition that more needs to be done to enable people of all ages with physical disabilities to lead a normal life in their own home. Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:28:35 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/ability-disability.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/bsi-accessibility.php Accessibility Information The UN has long been a proponent of human rights worldwide. This includes the rights of disabled persons, as integral members of society often overlooked in public service sectors. Thu, 23 Dec 2010 12:33:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/bsi-accessibility.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/global-web-access.php Accessible Website Design Growing dependence on the internet for business and personal use has introduced a very real challenge to website owners. The internet should help improve our lives, and yet, how does it benefit those who are unable to access websites with ease? The need to make the web more universally accessible has become increasingly urgent. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:32:13 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/global-web-access.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/fix-the-web.php Accessible Website Design The Fix the Web campaign is a part of the e-Accessibility Forum, which is a group that focuses on web accessibility issues. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:25:17 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/fix-the-web.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/bsi-documentary.php Accessibility Information Why are accessibility standards important? How do standards help designers? How can we make the World Wide Web wider? Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:15:26 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/bsi-documentary.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-adaptation.php Accessible Home Design House Adaptation Consultants Ltd (HAC) is a unique newly launched Irish company that offers a nationwide service to the elderly and those with a disability who are requiring home adaptations to restore and facilitate independent living, privacy, confidence and dignity for themselves and their families. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:39:09 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/home-adaptation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/hr-3101/technology-access-bill.php HR 3101 Accessibility Act New Law Makes Technology More Usable for Americans with Vision Loss and other Disabilities. Sat, 09 Oct 2010 12:40:10 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/hr-3101/technology-access-bill.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/accessible-homes.php Accessible Home Design Triangle Builder Designs Homes That Meet The Americans With Disabilities Act Building Standards. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 15:43:03 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/homes/accessible-homes.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/learning-management-system.php Accessible Website Design National Federation of the Blind Nonvisual Accessibility Web Certification Granted to Instructure Learning Management System - System Certified as Equally Accessible to Blind and Sighted Users. Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:32:38 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/learning-management-system.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/hr-3101/communications-video-legislation.php HR 3101 Accessibility Act AAPD Applauds U.S. Congress for Passing New Accessibility Law for People with Disabilities. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:46:04 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/hr-3101/communications-video-legislation.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/stevie-wonder-accessibility.php Accessibility Information World-famous singer-songwriter and UN Messenger for Peace Stevie Wonder called on the international community to take action to enhance accessibility for all those with physical disabilities. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:50:15 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/stevie-wonder-accessibility.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/sydney-site.php Accessible Website Design Sydneyforall.com is a world first, developed by people with disabilities for people with disabilities to improve visitors’ experience in Sydney. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:27:33 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/sydney-site.php http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/magic-logix.php Accessible Website Design Magic Logix is Proud to announce launching a website for new client; Accessology, Inc. Accessology is a company that provides services in training and assisting an understanding of disability regulations and compliance assistance. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:31:16 EST http://www.disabled-world.com/disability/accessibility/websitedesign/magic-logix.php