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Technology

AbilityNet

UK's leading charity bringing the benefits of computer technology to adults and children with disabilities.

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.

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.

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.

Latest News

Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications.  Continue reading

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