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Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) view detail comment email this

Web site from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the official maintainers of HTML (Hypertext Markup Language). "Here you will find pointers to ... specifications for HTML/XHTML, guidelines on how to use HTML/XHTML to the best effect, and pointers to related work at W3C." Includes information about CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), XHTML, accessibility guidelines, validation, best practices, and more.
http://www.w3.org/MarkUp/
Topics: Web Design and Management
Last updated Sep 29, 2003


A Primer for Accessible Web Pages view detail comment email this

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


SATH: Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality view detail comment email this

Features information about trips, tours, and cruises; tips in choosing a travel agent; travel articles; links to individual airlines' customer service policies; an events calendar; and related accessibility websites. SATH's mission is "to raise awareness of the needs of all travelers with disabilities, remove physical and attitudinal barriers to free access and expand travel opportunities in the United States and abroad."
http://www.sath.org/
Topics: Disabilities, Travel, Web Design and Management
Last updated Jul 22, 2006


Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards view detail comment email this

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


Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) view detail comment email this

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 view detail comment email this

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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