Technology AbilityNet UK's leading charity bringing the benefits of computer technology to adults and children with disabilities. Access Technology Primer NLB Primer for those training, working with, or supporting visually impaired users: short course in access technologies. Ace Centres Focus on the use of technology with the communication and educational needs of young people with physical and communication difficulties (2 centres), links and resources. Adaptive technologies in public libraries Paper from the Networked Services Policy Task Group. Desktop Publishing Designing for the Vision-Impaired - articles & resources. EMMLAC ICT pages - information on accessibility & website development standards. How People with Disabilities Use the Web World Wide Web Consultants (W3C) document providing an introduction to use of the Web by people with disabilities. It illustrates some of their requirements when using websites and Web-based applications. Techdis Aims to enhance provision for disabled students and staff in higher, further and specialist education and adult and community learning, through the use of technology. Databases include former National Internet Accessibility Database (NIAD) and information and products to help disabled people. Web Accessibility Initiative Pursues accessibility of the Web through five primary areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 Guidelines on how to make Web content accessible to disabled people. WebXACT A web software tool designed to test website accessibility. Writing for the Web An Information Paper from the NOF Technical Advisory Service Advisory Service including audiences experiencing barriers to the web, assessing readability, writing for disabled people.
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