AccessibleNet.org http://www.accessiblenet.org/ Web accessibility links and resources. en Matthew Ogston Powered by AccessibeNet.org http://www.accessiblenet.org/images/an/ads/88x32_poweredby_01.gif http://www.accessiblenet.org/ 88 32 Accessibility example of how the blind see http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1417 Accessibility Myths http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1448 Accessibility of text-only websites http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1706 Accessibility of UK Government Council Sites http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1524 Survey of 466 County, Metropolitan, Borough, and District government websites which tested them for basic accessibility and validity of the markup used. Markup was validated to W3C standards, using their online validation service. Accessibility of the pages was tested using Bobby. This survey does not cover usability. Adaptive Technology Glossary http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1776 Comprehensive list of adaptive technology devices with detailed descriptions and examples of how they are used. Covers Alternative Keyboards, Alternative Mouse Systems, Braille Embosser and Text to Braille Conversion, Refreshable Braille Displays, Screen Magnifiers, Screen Readers and Talking Browsers, Text-to-Speech Systems, Animated Signing Characters (Signing Avatars) to name but a few. Assistive Device Behaviour Chart http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1544 Behaviour charts to illustrate how some of the most popular assistive devices react in common situations. Covers JAWS for Windows, Window Eyes, Home Page Reader, pwWebSpeak and Emacspeak. AWARE http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1441 Beyond ALT Text: Making the Web Easy to Use for Users With Disabilities http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1545 148 page document illustrating the 75 best practices for the design of Websites and Intranets. Report based on usability tests of 19 websites by blind users using screen readers, blind users using Braille readers, low-vision users using screen magnifiers and motor-impaired users. Full report will set you back $190 for a single copy. Business Benefits of Accessible Web Design http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1445 Dive Into Accessibility http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1449 IBM Accessibility Center http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1367 Microsoft Accessibility http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1443 My Web site is standard! And yours? http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1759 Readability and its Implications for Web Content Accessibility http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1440 TechDis Accessibility Database http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1447 Viewable with Any Browser Accessible Site Design Guide http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1439 Working with JAWS - Keystroke Quick Reference Chart http://www.accessiblenet.org/cgi-bin/ext.cgi?id=1444