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People with Disabilities
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Accessibility in Distance Education (ADE) 
 This site "focuses on helping [university] faculty develop accessible online learning materials for people with disabilities." It features an overview of accessibility and sections on legal issues, understanding disabilities, accessible Web design, and best practices. Includes a glossary. From the Center for Accessibility in Distance Education (CADE) at the University of Maryland University College. http://www.umuc.edu/ade/ Topics: College and University Education, Computers, Computers, Disabilities, Education, Internet Last updated Apr 21, 2004 Accessible IRS Tax Products
Find federal tax forms and publications in a number of accessibility-friendly formats, including plain text, print-ready for Braille, and "Talking Tax Forms" that "have been tested with JAWS for Windows ... and Window Eyes speech synthesizers." http://www.irs.gov/formspubs/article/0,,id=96151,00.html Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Tax Filing Season Last updated Apr 21, 2004 Accessible Web Design
A brief collection of links to resources "that may be helpful in creating [Web] pages that are accessible to everyone, including those who have disabilities." From the University of Washington. http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/web-design.html Topics: Computers, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Dec 13, 2005 Alliance for Technology Access
This is an excellent starting point for information on accessible technology. Their annotated list of Vendors is the most complete and up-to-date I've seen. Their pages on Access to the WWW are great for sorting out what adaptive devices and software aid in access for which disabilities. Also includes great advice on accessible Web page design and links to other technology and disability sites. http://www.ataccess.org/ Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Apr 21, 2004 Assistive Media (AM)
This site, intended for the "world-wide disability community," provides free audio files of readings of short literary works. Selections are "from reputable mainstream periodicals ( The New Yorker , Harper's , Wired , Scientific American , Atlantic Monthly , Civilization , Smithsonian ,...and more) and independent writers; providing an eclectic mixture of interesting and educational material." Files vary in length with most being under an hour of listening time, and may be listened to online or downloaded for personal use. http://www.assistivemedia.org/ Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Internet, Literature & Books, Music Last updated Sep 18, 2002 The Blind Readers Page
"This site is a guide to sources of information in alternative formats (braille, recorded cassettes, large print, e-texts, web audio) accessible by people with print disabilities--those with visual and physical handicaps as well as dyslexia. It is also a guide to information about blindness, visual handicaps and other physical handicaps, with a special collection of Wisconsin resources." Includes thousands of annotated links on topics such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), guide dogs, library service, employment, and computer use. http://blindreaders.info Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Literature & Books, Mental Conditions Last updated Apr 21, 2004 Blindness Resource Center
This annotated directory includes links to websites containing information on access, braille, deaf-blindness, eye conditions, low vision, organizations, research, and more. From the New York Institute for Special Education. http://www.nyise.org/blind.htm Topics: Computers, Computers, Disabilities Last updated May 29, 2005 DO-IT Program: Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology
The University of Washington's "DO-IT" program promotes "the use of electronic and information technology to maximize the independence, productivity and participation of people with disabilities." Links to assistance for those pursuing college or careers. Resources for educators, librarians, and parents, including free and/or reproducible publications, videos, etc. Searchable. http://www.washington.edu/doit/ Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Internet Last updated Apr 21, 2004 Freedom Machines
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) P.O.V. program that "takes a new look at disability through the lens of assistive technology." Features a discussion of accessibility and the Internet, a photo gallery on the principles of universal design, and brief descriptions of assistive technologies such as optical character recognition, voice recognition, and closed-circuit television. Includes a lesson plan and discussion guide. http://www.pbs.org/pov/freedommachines/ Topics: Computers, Computers, Disabilities, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Information Technology and Disabilities
This quarterly refereed journal is intended for educators, librarians, academic computing staff, job accommodations/human relations professionals, and others interested in new technology and its effective use by people with disabilities. From EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information). http://www.rit.edu/~easi/itd.htm Topics: Computers, Computers, Disabilities, Internet Last updated Apr 21, 2004 Keyboard Shortcuts
Keystroke shortcuts for most of Microsoft's most popular programs: Access, Excel, Outlook, Word, Windows, and Internet Explorer; other tips and tricks; and Windows keyboard guides. Includes accessibility resources such as "alternative keyboard layouts [that] can be used by those who type with one hand or one finger." http://www.microsoft.com/enable/products/keyboard.aspx Topics: Computers, Computers, Disabilities, Internet Last updated Oct 21, 2009 A Primer for Accessible Web Pages
Brief, clear guidance for designing Web pages that comply with federal guidelines for accessibility. http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/javascript/synd/2001/11/30/accessibility.html Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Internet, Law, Web Design and Management Last updated Aug 31, 2002 Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards
This site has the regulations (issued December 21, 2000) which require the U.S. federal agencies to procure information technology and communications systems that are fully accessible or which can easily be made fully accessible (including Web sites). There is a summary of the standards, a regulatory assessment, background, and links to related Web sites. From The Access Board, a Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. http://www.access-board.gov/508.htm Topics: Computers, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Disabilities, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Apr 27, 2003 Universal Design Information Links
Onsite material and links to general universal design (UD) principals and guidelines which can be applied to all fields and applications (including, but not limited to, access for disabled persons). From the TRACE Center at the College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://trace.wisc.edu/resources/ Topics: Computers, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Apr 4, 2007 Usability.gov
The National Cancer Institute provides information on designing accessible Web sites and user interfaces. "The site comprises original content in addition to links to external Web sites, resources, and articles." Topics include design methods, how to measure system performance and traffic, Research-Based Web Design and Usability Guidelines , statistics, and market research. http://usability.gov/ Topics: Computers, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Nov 11, 2003 Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
This W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) site provides accessibility guidance for page authors and Web site developers. http://www.w3.org/WAI/ Topics: Computers, Internet, Web Design and Management Last updated Aug 31, 2002 Writing for the Web
Best practices for this "new and emerging skill." Emphasizes the importance of easily-scanned sentence structure, visual organization of information, and accessibility. The section "Writing for disabled people" addresses learning-disabled readers as well as visual disabilities. Includes examples. From UKOLN, based at the University of Bath, England. http://www.ukoln.ac.uk/nof/support/help/papers/writing-web/ Topics: Communications, Computers, English Language, Internet, Literature & Books, Mental Conditions, Web Design and Management, Writing Last updated Jan 6, 2004 |
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