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heat sensor hand Find information about the degree to which a system is usable by as many people as possible. Explore ways to minimize the barriers of distance and cost as well as the usability of an interface.

  • Accessibility Interoperability Alliance (AIA)

    Posted on February 13th, 2008

    Initiated by the accessibility industry, the Accessibility Interoperability Alliance (AIA) is a group of leading Information Technology (IT) and Assistive Technology (AT) companies, content providers, and other key engineering organizations, working to create and harmonize standards for accessible technology.
    Because the need for accessible technologies is growing — an estimated one in four computer users today […]

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  • Community Tech Centers Take On Accessibility

    Posted on June 25th, 2007

    The Community Technology Centers’ Network (CTCNet) is a national membership network of community technology centers and other non-profits committed to provide technology access and education to underserved communities. Recently, the Network offered grants to members to address accessibility in their Center. The grants consist of $20k for activities such as staff training and the purchase of AT and 30 hours of technical assistance.

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  • Into the Future with Portable AT

    Posted on March 19th, 2007

    Thanks to everyone who participated in the March 2, 2007 Web Event! At your request, we have made available the individual presentations, including PowerPoint slides, audio/visual recordings, captioning transcripts, and supplemental information that present exciting innovations that make assistive technology portable. Check back regularly as we continue to grow this page!

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  • Practical Accessibility: Core Concepts

    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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  • Access E-Learning

    is a ten-module tutorial that is a resource for those seeking to make their distance education accessible for individuals with disabilities. AEL offers information on the most common needs in distance education, and provides instruction in techniques that will enhance the usability of online materials for all students.

  • Emergency Info Online

    Emergency Info Online is a website and printer-friendly resource directory established to provide information regarding organizations involved in emergency preparedness and communications, particularly as they relate to the Emergency Alert System and individuals with disabilities.

    This September, in conjunction with National Preparedness Month, Bridge Multimedia will offer a free online series entitled 30 Days, 30 Resources and will devote one full week to disseminating information about emergency preparedness in schools. Topics will include school violence, preparedness for students with disabilities, facility preparedness, and preparedness in the home for people with disabilities.

  • National Center for Accessible Media

    (NCAM) is a research and development facility dedicated to the issues of media and information technology for people with disabilities. NCAM explores how existing access technologies may benefit other populations and provides access to educational and media technologies for special needs students.

  • Speech-to-Speech

    provides information on its free communication assistant services for people with speech disabilities.

  • Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)

    Contains specifications, software, and tools to lead the Web to its full potential. Developed by the W3C (The World Wide Web Consortium), guidelines are accompanied by a forum for information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding of interoperable technologies.

  • Web Accessibility Initiative by Trace Research and Development Center

    This is a product of the Designing a More Usable World project, which is dedicated to cooperative efforts linked toward building a more usable Web for all. The Web Accessibility Initiative contains accessible web site guidelines, web access tools, and updates on governmental efforts.

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