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Testing a website for accessibility can be a time-consuming and laborious process. The free Web Accessibility Toolbar can do most of the hard work for you though and is an indispen...

Search engine optimization is an easy accessible process for the people who are engaged in the activity of optimization. Optimizer of the search engine can access any number of act...

There are currently three different options available to you when testing a website for accessibility: - Accessibility audit - An accessibility expert reviews your site, highlig...

The second version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is in final working draft and will soon be officially released. Version 1 of the guidelines ( http://www.w3.or...

Java applets are increasingly popular as a way of delivering interactive web content - but what exactly are Java applets? Java applets are simply a Java class that is loaded and...

When creating accessible websites, most web developers and web managers tend to follow the W3C accessibility guidelines. And rightly so - they are the most comprehensive accessibil...

A very important point to consider while designing a website is proper navigation. You must ensure that potential clients or customers are able to find the information they are loo...

An additional benefit of website accessibility is an improved performance in search engines. The more accessible it is to search engines, the more accurately they can predict what ...

The needs of screen magnifier users are overlooked when implementing web accessibility on to a website. Screen magnifiers are used by partially sighted web users to increase the si...

An automated accessibility tool is a piece of software which can test a web page, or even an entire website, for accessibility. Automated accessibility tools are useful because the...

Deep in the heart of an office complex there lies a room that may be filled with floor to ceiling server cages that house multiple web-based servers. In the back of a storefront yo...

Cell phones are an integrated part of the lives of most Americans. They are used for both personal and business purposes. Even more importantly however, cell phones play a role in ...

A study released by computing and disability charity, AbilityNet, found that people with disabilities favour the most accessible websites when using the Internet. A poll of over ...

Images on the Web present a major accessibility issue for the visually impaired, mainly because the majority of them do not have proper captions. This paper addresses the problem ...

Anti-discrimination legislation did not happen overnight. Indeed, the process of inclusion for citizens of all demographics has been on the agenda of governments and human rights...

?What are my legal obligations in (the UK, Ireland, Australia, or the US) regarding web accessibility?? This or some variation of it is one of the most common questions heard in t...

Accessibility is about making it as easy as possible for all members of society to fully take part in that society. It is about removing barriers. It is about inclusion and empowe...

The main reason webmasters fail to make their websites accessible is because they don?t understand the concept of an "accessible website" in the first place. Lets admit it, when...

"The power of the web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect." Tim Berners-Lee, Director of W3C. The article covers: ? Wha...

Throughout 2004 the number of web enabled portable devices boomed. By ?portable devices" I mean PDAs and smart phones. What does this mean for you? Well it depends whether or not ...

Web accessibility has so many benefits that I really do wonder why such a large number of websites have such diabolically bad accessibility. One of the main benefits is increased ...

An accessible Web site is easily approached, easily understood, and useable for all. There are accessibility standards set forth by the World Wide Web Consortium, which all sites ...

What is web accessibility & why is it important? Web accessibility is about making your website accessible to all Internet users (both disabled and non-disabled), regardless of w...

A while ago Manchester United launched a separate accessible version of their website, manutd.com/access . There's been lots of publicity surrounding this accessible website and ...

With more and more countries around the world passing laws about blind and disabled access to the Internet (including the Disability Discrimination Act in the UK), web accessibili...

There's been widespread speculation about the new legislation being introduced under the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act), which will ensure that websites are accessible to bli...

The Disability Discrimination Act says that websites must be made accessible to disabled people. So how can you check that your website is up to par? There are a number of basic t...

Introduction Accessibility is often the last thing on a web designer's mind when creating a website. This is not a trait unique to newbies or people working on a personal page. ...

There is much talk today about SEO tips (Search Engine Optimization tips) and how to land higher in a SE's (Search Engine) SERPS (Search Engine Results Position). But little ...

The e-commerce thrust around the globe has generated the need for secure Internet transactions. The two key fundamentals of secure business dealings are authentication and au...

Your Toyota is made up of various auto equipments that range from interior to exterior parts and because of their vast number; some of them are often neglected and disregarded and ...

An accessible website is one that allows as many people as possible to access the infomation contained within it. An inportant subset of accessibility is allowing people with visu...

We keep hearing about something called 'accessibility' for websites. So what is it all about huh? Well, it is all about webmasters making sure that they give any di...

Accessibility is becoming increasingly critical to the Internet experience. Is your site accessible to people with disabilities? Is it compatible with browsers other than Intern...

Going back to the cell phone example, you may have felt frustrated and the receiver at the other end might have heard your instructions incorrectly, causing him/her to do something...

There has been widespread speculation about the new legislation that is being introduced, which will ensure that websites are accessible to disabled users. Trenton Moss, Managing D...

Title III of the ADA was intended to remove barriers and make places of public accommodation for all type of individuals with disabilities and not just those that are wheel chair b...

It?s no secret the web is becoming a very complex place. Anyone who has ever managed their company?s efforts to create a web presence knows the choices can be dizzying. Y...

Every website / web application should conform to accessibility standards and adhere to good usability practices, right? Wrong. Though it's an admirable target to aim...

Designing good websites is not simply a case of throwing a load of funky graphics at the screen, there are 3 main areas to consider, here I give a brief overview of these key are...