Accessible Website Design Information Document List

List of Website Accessibility Publications:

• Accessibility in a Virtual World: ADA and Our Personal Responsibility

  Eleventh Circuit United States Court issues decision in the area of disability rights: whether a business website is a place of public accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Website Accessibility Software Global Market Analysis

  Detailed study of all the crucial aspects of the Website Accessibility Software market is included in the market report such as market share, production, regions, key players, etc..

• Recite Me: Not for Profit Web Accessibility Solution

  Recite Me is a cloud-based web accessibility assistive toolbar solution that allows website visitors to customize a site in a way that works best for them.

• Public Sector EU Websites Must Now Be Accessible

  All European public-sector bodies now legally obliged to have accessible websites for all members of the public including persons with disabilities.

• List of Google Chrome Keyboard Shortcuts

  List of computer shortcut keys and mouse/keyboard combinations for the Google Chrome browser and Chromebook.

• Enabling Flash in Firefox, Opera, Chrome, Edge and IE Web Browsers

  Instructions on how to enable Adobe Flash Player in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Internet Explorer, and Opera web browsers.

• List of Domain Name Extensions

  List of new, top, 2nd and 3rd level Internet domain extensions and country code extensions including gTLDs, ccTLDs, nTLDs, legacy domains and their locations.

• Ace a Free EPUB Accessibility Checking Tool by The DAISY Consortium

  Open source tool Ace by DAISY lets publishing industry test their ebooks against internationally recognized standards for accessibility ensuring people with disabilities have equal access to publications.

• European Online Public Services to be Made Accessible

  Rules approved by European Parliament states websites and apps of public administrations, hospitals, courts and other public sector bodies to be made accessible to everyone.

• User1st - Website Accessibility Made Easy

  User1st innovative solution for helping make websites accessible to people with disabilities without needing to recode or alter website design.

• Competition Provides Nonprofits with Disability Friendly Websites

  2016 OpenAIR event harnesses high-tech training and friendly competition to address accessible website design challenges.

• US Education Department Settles Civil Rights Complaints Over Accessible Websites

  Settlements with education organizations in seven U.S. states and one territory to ensure website accessibility for people with disabilities.

• Europe Agreement Regarding Accessible Websites

  Informal deal with European Parliament on new directive to make public sector websites and mobile applications more accessible for people with disabilities.

• Website Vision Accessibility Checklist

  Digital accessibility checklist to help guide local government leaders in making online services available to people with disabilities.

• Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Accessibility Milestones

  A look at some milestones in history that were implemented to help right social equality of people living with disabilities.

• CLOUD4ALL Making an Accessible Internet for Everyone

  CLOUD4ALL project improving accessibility for people with disabilities, improving employment prospects and preventing social exclusion.

• Boston Wheelock College First Private College in U.S to Comply with ADA Laws for Website Accessibility

  Wheelock college is improving website accessibility for all people interested in improving the lives of children and families.

• DOJ Forces Peapod to Make Website Accessible

  U.S. Justice Department entered into settlement agreement with owners and operators of www.peapod.com to remedy alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme - Applications Now Open

  The Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme is now open for applications from September 28 until December 31, 2014.

• OpenAIR Competition Seeks Designers and Nonprofits Wanting an Accessible Website

  OpenAIR competition invites web professionals to receive disability awareness and accessible design skills training.

• The Reasons Behind Online Accessibility

  Examines website accessibility and discusses technical specifications explaining how to build interfaces that are accessible to people with disability.

• People with Disabilities and Technology Challenges

  Inaccessibility on the Web and Internet-enabled mobile technologies are threatening to exclude people who experience forms of disabilities.

• What Do You Love (WDYL) - New Search Page from Google

  New search site What Do You Love (WDYL) provides a reference desk of information from Google services on the same page.

• Microsoft Announces Free Accessibility Tools and Training for Developers

  Microsoft free online accessibility training courses tools and resources to help developers create products services and websites accessible to people with disabilities.

• First British Standard to Promote Web Accessibility Globally

  Most website owners acknowledge the need to eliminate existing barriers that keep millions from accessing online services.

• UK Fix the Web Campaign Launches to Tackle Internet Accessibility

  The Fix the Web campaign is a part of the e-Accessibility Forum which is a group that focuses on web accessibility issues.

• NFB Non-visual Accessibility Web Certification Granted to Instructure Learning Management System

  Instructures Canvas is a new learning management system (LMS) that takes usability to a whole new level.

• Global Recognition for Accessible Sydney Website

  Sydneyforall.com is developed by people with disabilities for people with disabilities to improve visitors experience in Sydney Australia.

• Magic Logix Launches New Section 508 Website for Accessology, Inc.

  Accessology is a company that provides services in training and assisting an understanding of disability regulations and compliance assistance.

• IBM, Japan's TIC and KOA to Address Urgent Need for Elderly, Disabled Citizens to Join e-Government

  Project to greatly improve access to critical public government online services by constructing a first of a kind Web Accessibility Cloud Center.

• Improving Internet Access for Seniors and Disabled with Open Source

  Open Source community paves way for developers ensuring that rich Internet applications are accessible for the disabled, people with disabilities, and the elderly..

• IBM Makes it Easier to Browse Web Sites on Mobile Devices

  New technology helps Webmasters make Web sites more comprehensible on mobile devices; adapted from technology created for visually impaired.

• Website Developer Competition for Website Accessible Design Skills

  Web design teams showcase talents as they donate newly acquired website accessible design skills.

• Larger Google Search Text and Search Form Size

  Google has increased the size of text in their search form and the actual search box size for easier viewing.

• Microsoft's New Bing Search Engine - A Graphical Wonder

  The release of the Bing search engine by the Microsoft Corporation presents more competition for your search business online.

• Accessible Google Online Services and Applications

  A Review of Googles Accessible Online Services GMail, Scholar, Video Search, Book Search and more.

• How to Adjust Color Contrast in Windows Operating Systems

  How to instructions for adjusting the color contrast of website pages in Windows operating systems.

• How to Resize Text and Fonts in Your Browser Settings

  Guide to resizing text and fonts using Internet Explorer FireFox Opera Safari Google Chrome and Netscape web browsers.

• Opera Browser How to Change Default Text and Image Size

  One of the abilities of the Opera browser is a function to not only change the default text size of web pages but also increase image sizes.

• Changing Website Text and Font Size in Netscape

  Guide explaining how to increase the default font or text size on website pages when using the Netscape web browser.

• Increase Text Size and Fonts in Internet Explorer

  How to guide for changing the default text size on website pages when using Internet Explorer web browser.

• Changing Web Page Text Size using Firefox

  Step by step guide to changing text size on web pages when using FireFox web browser.

• Changing Font and Text Size in Safari Browser

  Information on how to make website page text size bigger or smaller in the Safari browser.

• Google Chrome Browser - Adjusting Text Size

  Guide to using keyboard shortcuts to increase or decrease the text size when using the Google Chrome browser.

• What are Blog Pingbacks Trackbacks Refbacks and LinkBacks

  Information on the difference between Pingbacks Trackbacks Refbacks and LinkBacks used on blogs and blogging software.

• Accessible Website Design Equals Easier Accessibility

  Building websites with web standards and with accessibility in mind creates better websites.

• Website Design - Usability Versus Accessibility

  A big mistake many website designers make is to confuse usability with accessibility.

• Color Codes Chart: RGB and Hex Code for Website Accessibility

  Chart of HTML color samples including Hex color codes, RGB values, and website safe accessibility colors for people with Protanopia, Deuteranopia, or Tritanopia.

• List of Google Search Tips and Tricks - Find What You are Looking for Easier

  A list of tips to easily find what you are looking for when using the Google search engine.

• Sitemeter Updates Website but is it Accessible to Disabled

  Well known statistics website Sitemeter updated its website to a format using flash technology but is it accessible to people with disabilities.

• Checking Website Accessibility with Free Toolbar

  Vision Australia offers webmasters and website designers a free toolbar for checking web-page and website accessibility.

• W3C Web Standard Defines Accessibility

  The W3C new standard to help Web designers create websites to meet needs of users with disabilities.

• W3C Standard for Accessible Speech Enabled Web Applications

  Pronunciation Lexicon Specification (PLS) 1.0 W3C Speech Interface Framework for creating Web applications driven by voice and speech.