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The TechDis Accessibility Database
The TechDis Accessibility Database is part of the JISC funded TechDis service, alimented by the University of Sussex Institute of Education. This site provides an on-line resource of information about products which are available to assist those with disabilities. The resource is designed to provide information on assistive, adaptive and enabling technologies to the United Kingdom Higher and Further education sectors.
TechDis (2003). Resources>Directories>Accessibility
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Universal Design Custom Bibliography Tool
A bibliography of writings about universal design.
University of Wisconsin. Resources>Bibliographies>Accessibility>Universal Usability
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Universal Design Information Resources
The following are lists of Web sites that Trace Center staff have found particularly useful. The resources listed in turn contain links to many other excellent sites.
University of Wisconsin. Resources>Usability>Accessibility>Universal Usability
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Universal Usability in Practice
The goal of universal usability is to enable the widest range of users to benefit from web services. This website contains recommendations and information resources for web developers who wish to accommodate users with slow modems, small screens, text-only, and wireless devices. It deals with content design issues such as translation to other languages, plus access for novice, low educated and low motivated users, children and elders. The website also covers design guidance for blind, deaf, cognitively impaired, and physically disabled users. Each article has practical guidelines, web site examples, links to organizations, and a bibliography.
Ceaparu, Irina and Dina Demner. Universal Usability. Resources>Usability>Accessibility>Universal Usability
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On this site you'll find information, resources, and the latest news on web site usability and accessibility issues, with a healthy dose of web standards advocacy thrown in for good measure.
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A mailing list where web page developers can get assistance for having their web pages tested by visually impaired users.
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Voluntary Product Accessibility Template
The purpose of the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template is to assist Federal contracting officials in making preliminary assessments regarding the availability of commercial Electronic and Information Technology products and services with features that support accessibility. It is assumed that offerers will provide additional contact information to facilitate more detailed inquiries.
Adobe (2002). Resources>Accessibility>Web Design
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WAVE is a free web accessibility evaluation tool provided by WebAIM. It is used to aid humans in the web accessibility evaluation process. Rather than providing a complex technical report, WAVE shows the original web page with embedded icons and indicators that reveal the accessibility of that page.
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Software that dynamically adapts Web pages to meet the needs of individuals with visual, motor, and print limitations.
IBM (2005). Resources>Software>Accessibility>Microsoft Windows
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WebABLE is an authoritative Web site for disability-related internet resources. The WebABLE site goal is to stimulate education, research, and development of technologies that will ensure accessibility for people with disabilities to advanced information systems and emerging technologies.
WebABLE (2004). Resources>Web Design>Accessibility
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Informationen zum Instrument Zielvereinbarungen nach §5 Bundesgleichstellungsgesetz.
Rothe, Stephan. Stero.de. (German) Resources>Accessibility>Standards>Germany
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Videos on Computer Accessibility
A collection of videos that show how people with various disabilities use assistive technology with their computers, which may help developers understand the diverse accessibility needs that should be met by their projects.
AssistiveWare (2007). Resources>Accessibility>Usability>Video
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Accessites.org: The Art of Accessibility
We aim to prove that accessible, usable web sites built with universality and standards in mind need not be boring. We will show you artfully crafted sites made by some of today’s most progressive web developers.
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Skills for Access: The Comprehensive Guide to Creating Accessible Multimedia for e-learning
This web site provides you with a comprehensive resource on issues relating to multimedia, e-learning and accessibility. Whether you're new to e-learning, want to know more about specific accessibility issues, or are an expert multimedia developer, we believe you'll find information relevant to your needs.
Skills for Access. Resources>Education>Accessibility>Multimedia
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The point of this blog is to look at all the things happening on the web now and in the future; the good, the bad and the downright fugly. But we'll be looking at it from the point of view of inclusivity.
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Accessible Web Video: JW Player Controls
Our JW Player Controls is an attempt to get around the limitations for access that Flash presents, to provide a richer user interface to the JW FLV Player, and to enhance the contrast and readability of captions by providing an alternate viewing area for caption content.
Ohio State University (2009). Resources>Accessibility>Streaming>Video
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Worldspace is an accessibility analysis tool designed to identify errors with Section 508, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
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Relatively PC and Reliable Confusion
The videos have been collected by the Inclusive Digital Economy Network. They present many of the challenges that older users often face when interacting with new technologies. The purpose of these videos is to highlight the issues in an insightful and thought-provoking way.
Inclusive Digital Economy Network (2009). Resources>Accessibility>Video>Elderly
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The purpose of this site become a comprehensive resource for finding disability information on the Internet.
disabilityresourcelinks.com. Resources>Directories>Accessibility
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Web Axe: Practical Web Design Accessibility Tips
A podcast and blog featuring practical web design accessibility tips.
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This standard is directed toward ensuring equitable access to all content on Government of Canada Web sites.
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (2007). Resources>Web Design>Accessibility>Standards
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米国IBMアクセシビリティ・センターの提供情報や、IBMアクセシビリティ・リサーチ・グループによる高齢者・視覚障害者関連情報の公開など、アクセシブルな情報社会のための関連リソース。インターネット閲覧支援ソフト「らくらくウェブ散策®」の紹介など。
