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| | WebAIM - Web Accessibility in Mind |
 | | The framework includes categories of functional cognitive disabilities, principles of cognitive disability accessibility, units of Web content analysis, aspects of analysis, and realms of responsibility. | | | WebAIM recently published some of the content from the "WebAIM Guide to Web Accessibility Techniques and Concepts" as a preview of the full CD-ROM, and to offer important accessibility information to the public. | | | The recommendations are presented as a basis for discussion and further research. |
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http://www.webaim.org
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| | Accessibility Resources |
| | A Strategic Approach to Accessibility: E-Ramp helps clients to architect accessibility into their corporate environments. | | | It is of particular interest for instructors who design their own courses in utilities such as Blackboard CourseInfo, WebCT, Web Course in a Box (WCB), and LearningSpace. |
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http://www.hcibib.org/accessibility
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| | Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 |
| | Accessibility issues identified early are easier to correct and avoid. | | | However, this document focuses on accessibility and does not fully address the related concerns of other W3C Activities. | | | The relationships expressed by a table may be rendered visually (usually on a two-dimensional grid), aurally (often preceding cells with header information), or in other formats. |
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http://www.w3.org/TR/WAI-WEBCONTENT
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| | Open Directory - Computers: Internet: Web Design and Development: Accessibility |
| | Focuses on both theory and practice of user-centered design. | | | USPS Section 508 Technical Reference Guide in HTML - Technical Reference guide in support of USPS AS-508, detailing techniques and technical approaches to Section 508 and accessibility. | | | Accessible eLearning For All - The ALFA Project is being developed to allow educational content providers to create eLearning on any subject and in any language. |
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http://dmoz.org/Computers/Internet/Web_Design_and_Development/Accessibility
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| | Online TDM Encyclopedia - Accessibility |
| | Accessibility can be viewed from different perspectives, such as from the perspective of a particular location, a particular group, or a particular activity. | | | Accessibility refers to the ability to reach desired goods, services and activities, which is the ultimate goal of most transportation activity. | | | This chapter defines the concept of “accessibility,” discusses how it is evaluated, and describes various ways to improve it. |
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http://www.vtpi.org/tdm/tdm84.htm
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| | Usability First: Accessibility |
| | Many of the issues raised by advocates of accessibility are addressed by the "universal design" approach. | | | But accessibility actually affects a much larger percentage of the population, as many people who do not have permanent disabilities have temporary conditions that can affect the way they operate for a period of time. | | | Universal design also addresses many of the issues that arise in internationalization, which is becoming increasingly important in today's marketplace. |
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http://www.usabilityfirst.com/accessibility/index.txl
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| | Viewable with Any Browser: Accessible Site Design Guide |
| | The more you do to make your site accessible, the better, but if you can't follow all the recommendations, at least do what you can to follow those that make sense to your needs. | | | Accessibility is complicated by the fact that a web site is not a published piece of work so much as a living document that can be interpreted in different ways by different browsers and on different platforms. | | | Below are some useful tips and links that can help to make your site accessible by all browsers, and better in general. |
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http://www.anybrowser.org/campaign/abdesign.html
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| | AnitraPavka.com - Accessible Usable Design |
| | They're "calling upon Web designers to embrace accessibility as the cornerstone and guiding principle of their profession". | | | While Web accessibility will be highlighted, I will also focus on ways to convince businesses to integrate Web usability and accessibility into their development process and products. | | | I applaud the creator, Chris Heilmann, and the other contributors for their efforts to improve the Web experience for all people. |
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http://www.anitrapavka.com
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| | INTERFACE DESIGN: Accessibility |
| | The notion of fallbacks is at the core of the language of the Web, allowing rich and varied content to transform gracefully under different conditions. | | | Users with text-only browsers or those who have turned off image display will see the alternate text in place of the visual content. | | | One of the defining principles of the Web is that it should provide all people, regardless of physical or technological readiness, with access to information. |
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http://www.webstyleguide.com/interface/access.html
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| | Macromedia - Accessibility |
| | You may not have everything you need to view certain sections of Macromedia.com. | | | Designers must make thoughtful decisions about which technologies and techniques to use. | | | This document will help designers and developers to understand and implement accessibility best practices in their web applications. |
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http://www.macromedia.com/resources/accessibility
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| | IBM Accessibility Center |
| | IBM can help clients assess their Web sites, applications and portals to make them more accessible to persons with disabilities and easier to use. | | | Accessibility is being driven into the IBM product development process by deploying an ever-improving management system and support infrastructure. | | | IBM can work with your company to help create an effective accessibility strategy. |
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http://www.ibm.com/able
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| | Accessibility [dive into mark] |
| | Slashdot reviews Constructing Accessible Web Sites, by Jim Thatcher et al. | | | I feel this argument is specious (at least when it comes to weblogs) because few bloggers build their own... | | | Compliance with Section 508 can only be assured when accessibility is part of... |
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http://diveintomark.org/archives/rooms/accessibility?category_name=accessibility
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| | Access for Visitors with Disabilities |
| | Each page has a link to definitions and terms for further clarification. | | | Many changes are underway to enhance accessibility in California State Parks. | | | State Parks is continuing to work to make our parks more accessible. |
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http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21944
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| | MyFlorida.com - Home Page |
| | While the core structure of the MyFlorida.com™ Portal already adheres to Section 508 Compliance, there are ongoing progressive measures in place to assure complete compliance throughout the State of Florida’s Internet information structure and Web-based enterprise. | | | While these standards currently apply to federal government, it is the direct responsibility of Florida state government agencies and their web designers and developers to become familiar with these accessibility guidelines and to apply these principles in designing and creating any official State of Florida web site. | | | These standards are based on access guidelines developed by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). |
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http://www.myflorida.com/myflorida/accessibility.html
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| | Accessibility - WHITEHOUSE.ORG |
| | Focus Groups: Both the design and content of WHITEHOUSE.ORG are subjected to rigorous monthly focus grouping, in which swing-state users of infinitesimal intellect and unpredictable voting patterns are asked to interpret the site’s message, aesthetic merit, and perceived sexual orientation. | | | To that end, WHITEHOUSE.ORG takes advantage of various technologies intended to facilitate access for the differently abled, physically challenged, and all manner of otherwise physically or morally crippled persons. | | | These and many other measures are outlined in the WHITEHOUSE.ORG Access Board's 4-Volume 2002 Encyclopedia of Internet Accessibility, which is newly available for purchase ($575.99) at the White House Gift Emporium. |
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http://www.whitehouse.org/accessibility.asp
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| | FSG Accessibility Workgroup Web site |
| | Read our Workgroup Charter to learn more about us. | | | Assistive technologies enable individuals who are blind or visually impaired to read online text, and provide the means for individuals who do not have the use of their arms and hands to write and correspond. | | | Read about what they have said in their Statement On Desktop Accessibility Development. |
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http://accessibility.freestandards.org
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| | U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Usability: Accessibility Resources |
| | Simple steps web authors can take to improve user experience. | | | Demonstrates how a visually-impaired person using a screen-reader experiences the Internet. | | | A graphic designer explains what color blindness really is, how it affects Web users in real-life situations, and what Web designers can do to make their sites more accessible to color-blind people. |
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http://usability.gov/accessibility
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| | Accessible Information Solutions - Web Accessibility Toolbar |
| | Please contact us about any functionality that may not work or other suggestions for improvement by emailing | | | This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. | | | You may use the AIS Accessibility Toolbar Software (the "Software") for your personal, non-commercial use to help you determine the accessibility of your Web content. |
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http://www.nils.org.au/ais/web/resources/toolbar
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| | Accessibility |
| | I tried to make this point initially and don’t think I did. | | | The issues that we've dealt with in "traditional" web accessibility have been largely providing equivalents, associations, and structure, but with AJAX content the importance of notification is amplified. | | | The goal became to create a site that provided the same immersive experience as the original site, but that was accessible to people with disabilities. |
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http://weblogs.macromedia.com/accessibility
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| | SWOSU Web Site Management Accessibility Policy |
| | If you encounter problems with any area of our site, please e-mail the webmaster. | | | SWOSU strives to make all of its online resources as accessible as possible. | | | *Note: The accessibility section of the SWOSU web standards is presently under review and will be modified to ensure compliance with Oklahoma's recent accessibility legislation. |
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http://www.swosu.edu/administration/web/policies/accessibility.asp
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| | NodeWorks - Encyclopedia: Accessibility |
| | One meaning of accessibility specifically focuses on people with disabilities, but there are other meanings discussed below. | | | For instance, serial music is often valued by its creators and others for its high concentration of information while being criticized by Fred Lerdahl and others for being literally unintelligible. | | | Pieces of music, novels, and other works of art are commonly judged on their accessibility, with some feeling that less-accessible works are superior and some considering them inferior. |
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http://pedia.nodeworks.com/A/AC/ACC/Accessibility
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| | UsableNet - What is accessibility? |
| | Accessibility and usability are closely related, as they both improve satisfaction, effectiveness, and efficiency. | | | Understandable and navigable content: content should be presented in a clear and simple manner, and should provide understandable mechanisms to navigate within and between pages. | | | Webtesting is a method that can be routinely used for ensuring that a website remains consistently accessible after any maintenance or development step. |
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http://www.usablenet.com/accessibility_usability/accessibility.html
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| | Designing More Usable Web Sites |
| | The organization's goal is to improve accessibility to online learning opportunities for all people; in particular to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities who currently may have a difficult time getting access to postsecondary online learning opportunities. | | | WebAIM - Web Accessibility In Mind (WebAIM) is administered through a grant provided by the Learning Anywhere Anytime Program Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. | | | Accessible Web Authoring Resources and Education Center (AWARE) - Part of the HTML Writer's Guild, AWARE serves as a central resource for web authors for learning about Web accessibility. |
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http://trace.wisc.edu/world/web
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| | IRS.gov Accessibility |
| | Accessibility refers to ensuring that access to information is available to the widest possible audience. | | | Information on the Web needs to be accessible to those with functional impairments in accordance with 508 requirements. | | | Most visitors will be able to view the IRS Web site using the most popular browsers. |
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http://www.irs.gov/accessibility
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| | Web Site Usability, Accessibility, and Information Architecture [encyclopedia] |
| | Accessibility refers to the ease with which either disabled users, or users with non-standard browsing situations - or even users with typical visual abilities and the usual browsers - can access the information and other features of a site. | | | One particularly ill-understood aspect is 'accessibility' which applies not only to disabled users, but to everyone. | | | One very common accessibility issue is the left/right placement of navigation menus - if on the left, text-to-speech is going to read out the whole menu before getting to the actual content (if placed in the first column of a table; there are other solutions, almost never used). |
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http://kosmoi.com/WD/Usability
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| | International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet - A Primer on Accessiblity |
| | Below are some links to sites that explain some of the issues in usability and accessibility and some links explaining some of the legal issues involved in making a web site accessible to people with disabilities as well as other legal issues involved with accessibility of Electronic and Information Technology and people with disabilities. | | | Accessibility simply means making resources usable by the largest number of people possible. | | | Much of this has to do with Electronic and Information Technology access for people with disabilities but there are many other references there as well. |
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http://www.icdri.org/accprim.htm
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| | Sun Microsystems Accessibility Program |
| | Accessibility to information is central to Sun's vision of "Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime, on Any Device." | | | This tool helps developers identify accessibility issues in Java applications; this release introduces many improvements. | | | Both efforts were designed to work together compatibly to provide a complete and consistent set of interfaces that make it easy for mainstream developers and for assistive technology vendors to make fully accessible applications available to users with disabilities. |
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http://www.sun.com/access
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| | 15 Seconds : Accessibility Improvements in ASP.NET 2.0 - Part 1 |
| | While the issues of providing reasonable accessibility for as large a proportion of the population as possible might seem to be justifiable on their own, you also have to consider the legal ramifications of not following such a policy. | | | Unfortunately, it's not easy to cleanly subdivide the techniques you should be using to improve accessibility into these three simple categories. | | | That seems a long time ago now, but one of concerns I expressed at the time was that ASP.NET should provide better support for developers to add features to their pages that improve accessibility for all users. |
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http://www.15seconds.com/issue/040727.htm
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| | Accessibility |
| | Web accessibility is the focus of much debate on the Internet, and is often the subject of misinformation. | | | Why all authors should strive for accessibility in their sites. | | | Many authors argue against accessibility on the basis of various myths, without realizing the many advantages of accessibility, and without knowing how easy it is to improve the accessibility of a Web page. |
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http://www.htmlhelp.com/design/accessibility
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| | NCI Web 508 Accessibility Comment |
| | However, this is an ongoing process and it is possible that some users with disabilities may encounter problems accessing some pages. | | | For questions about NCI's continuing efforts to make its Web-based information accessible to all users, or to report an accessibility problem on any of our pages, please complete this form. | | | The Web sites at the National Cancer Institute have been designed to be accessible to all users, compliant with the 508 standards, and compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies. |
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http://www3.cancer.gov/accessibility/nci508.htm
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| | HOME, Microsoft Accessibility |
| | Accessible technology enables opportunity for people of all abilities to scale new heights and achieve goals they never thought possible. | | | Accessible Technology and Rehabilitation Medicine Provide Hope for 54 Million Americans With Disabilities Who Want to Compete in Today's Work Force | | | Back To School: Accessible Technology Helps Expand World of Learning |
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http://www.microsoft.com/enable
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| | KDE Accessibility Project - KDE Accessibility Project |
| | The goal for this accessibility working group is to define a number of standards around accessibility. | | | Hence, we are happy to participate in the working group. | | | The KDEAP is a small on-line community of developers and other volunteers dedicated to ensure that our favorite desktop is accessible to all users, including those of us with physical handicaps. |
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http://accessibility.kde.org
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| | Web Guidelines - Accessibility Policy |
| | Undue administrative or financial burdens may contribute to a determination that alternative formats be used to provide the information to individuals requiring use of the information. | | | Designing Accessible Web Sites also has detailed information on techniques for creating accessible Web sites. | | | The University has millions of individual Web pages and some were created before this policy was enacted. |
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http://www.utexas.edu/web/guidelines/accessibility.html
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| | Metra - Accessibility Information |
| | As a result, the Rail Corridor Accessibility Program (RCAP), which was instituted as a temporary measure until the rail system accessibility was achieved, was discontinued in May 1999. | | | Since all twelve of Metra's train lines are accessible to persons with disabilities, we anticipate more riders to our system. | | | Metra has modified rail cars and made accessible most of its busiest train stations along the lines to accommodate individuals with hearing, vision, and mobility disabilities. |
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http://metrarail.com/ADA
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| | Enabling Web Accessibility Compliance |
| | It also exposes your organization to risk from litigation by those who may feel they have been discriminated against if they are unable to interact with your online channel. | | | The scan results automatically formulate user-friendly dashboards and reports, affording visibility into the issues that may be affecting the accessibility of your site and driving potential customers away. | | | Website accessibility is becoming increasingly more important as organizations struggle to reach, and retain, a wider audience. |
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http://www.watchfire.com/products/webxm/accessibilityxm.aspx
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| | Because of the varying levels of difficulty for each web site to achieve 100% compliance with accessibility standards, the sites are at varying stages of progress towards our goal. | | | Our goal is to achieve 100% compliance with the web accessibility standards. | | | If you find that the accessibility coordinator has not met your need for web based information and services you may inquire about the formal complaint process by contacting: |
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http://www.uscg.mil/access/access.html
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| | HHS - Web Accessibility Statement |
| | To enable us to respond in a manner most helpful to you, please indicate the nature of your accessibility problem, the preferred format in which to receive the material, the web address of the requested material, and your contact information. | | | Contact the individual listed on the preceding web page in the "Contact Us" or a "Feedback" hot link. | | | If you use assistive technology (such as a Braille reader, a screen reader, TTY, etc.) and the format of any material on our web sites interfere with your ability to access the information, please use the following points of contact for assistance. |
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http://www.hhs.gov/Accessibility.html
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| | Western Washington University :: Accessibility |
| | "Web Accessibility in Mind" (WebAIM) is a leading resource in exploring and reporting on established and cutting edge web accessibility techniques. | | | As the Internet often serves as a key to accessing these programs or activities, it is vital that WWU's websites are reasonably accessible. | | | If you are a web designer at WWU and would like to receive training or support on accessible web design, please contact webmaster@wwu.edu. |
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http://www.wwu.edu/wwu_accessibility/index.shtml
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| | Apple - Accessibility |
| | Apple refers to these features collectively as Universal Access and has integrated them right into the operating system so they can be used in conjunction with a variety of applications from Apple and other developers. | | | Apple’s commitment to accessibility is evident throughout the Mac OS X operating system which is by design, easy to use, but also includes a wide variety of features and technologies specifically designed to provide accessibility to users with disabilities. | | | Since 1985 Apple has been committed to helping people with disabilities access their personal computer. |
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http://www.apple.com/accessibility
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| | Maine.gov: Accessibility & Disability Resources |
| | The Maine Guide to Accessible Recreation, Arts and Leisure presents information about recreational opportunities available to people with disabilities in Maine. | | | Additionally, DoD coordinates the assessment of the needs of people who are deaf and hard of hearing in order to recommend legislation to change or improve services. | | | The state of Maine is committed to ensuring accessibility for disabled citizens and employees to information, technology, state facilities, and parks and other recreational opportunities. |
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http://www.maine.gov/portal/accessibility.html
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| | Making the Missouri State Park System Accessible - Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites, MoDNR |
| | As work continues, our parks and sites will become even more accessible. | | | For the most current information on what features are accessible, call the individual park or site or call the department toll free at 1-800-334-6946 (voice) or 1-800-379-2419 (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf). | | | To ensure that the state park system can be used and enjoyed by everyone, a major effort was undertaken to make facilities, activities and programs accessible to all persons, regardless of abilities. |
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http://www.mostateparks.com/access.htm
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| | Accessible Electronic Information Technology - Section 508 |
| | This includes providing needed services, testing solutions and innovative strategies in implementing the goals and objectives of the Section 508 legislation while helping to increase awareness of accessibility issues and programs for internal and external VA stakeholders. | | | Committees are being established from the "Core" Committee to identify accessibility issues, provide and define areas for improvement, and make recommendations in compliance with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) standards. | | | For Further information, questions or comments related to procurement, web accessibility, training and awareness, legal inquiries, and VA's Section 508 Advisory Committee, contact, VA's Section 508 Coordinator through the VA's IRIS communication tracking system. |
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http://www.va.gov/accessible
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| | Macromedia - Accessibility |
| | Please send us your feedback on our site accessibility. | | | To learn more about making websites accessible, please visit our Accessibility resource center. | | | You can also find out more about Macromedia Flash MX accessibility. |
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http://www.macromedia.com/help/accessibility.html
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| | Accessibility (Topic at Usable Web) |
| | Researches, develops and tests methods of integrating access technologies into the Web. | | | European design contest based on SPELL (Structure Positive Empathetic Low-arousal Links). | | | Clear communication, usability and accessibility for autism site. |
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http://usableweb.com/topics/000262-0-0.html
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| | Adobe Acrobat - Acrobat accessibility |
| | Adobe offers a wealth of information and resources to help users understand the accessibility features and capabilities of Acrobat software, including an analysis of compliance with Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1998, FAQs, and more. | | | Discover the many new accessibility features available with the Acrobat 6.0 family. | | | This document details how the accessibility features of the Acrobat product family helps government, business, and industry comply with U.S. government regulations as described in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. |
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http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/solutionsacc.html
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| | Accessibility Policy (Section 508) |
| | We may provide the information to you in an alternate format. | | | If you have questions on a particular Web site, contact the person or group named in the footer information at the bottom of the page. | | | The USGS is committed to and is making every possible effort to ensure that all electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by the USGS is accessible to people with disabilities, including both our employees and the customers we serve. |
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http://www.usgs.gov/accessibility.html
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| | Mozilla Accessibility Project |
| | This article reviews the progress and technology as it has developed. | | | Mozilla accessibility slideshow: apologies for the graphical nature of the slideshow; there is also an accessible text version. | | | Software Accessibility Today: the accessibility of computer software has seen drastic improvements over the past two decades. |
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http://www.mozilla.org/access
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| | Adobe: Accessibility |
| | Accessibility experts and purchasing managers can also be confident that Adobe products help you comply with accessibility mandates, such as Section 508 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act. | | | Adobe helps make electronic information more accessible to people with disabilities including but not limited to: blindness, low vision, hearing, or motor impairments. | | | Adobe products make it easy for authors to create and distribute accessible content. |
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http://www.adobe.com/enterprise/accessibility/main.html
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| | genome.gov Web Site Accessibility |
| | If you are using computer-assistive devices and encounter problems when using this site, please send an e-mail to webmaster@nhgri.nih.gov and include the URL(s) of the page(s) you are having trouble using. | | | The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) is committed to ensuring that the information on this site is accessible to all users. | | | We will provide the information to you in an alternate format. |
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http://www.genome.gov/accessibility.cfm
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| | Website-Design |
| | Tips and techniques for making your site accessible | | | 10 tips and techniques for making your site accessible | | | Resources and tips for improving a web site's usablility |
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http://linksammlungen.zlb.de/1.1.4.50.0.html
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