Web AxeResponse to article by @vavroom Should Sighted Developers Use Screenreaders To Test Accessibility?
http://accessibility.net.nz/blog/should-sighted-developers-use-screenreaders-to-test-accessibility/
Good to test with screen reader, but best to have screenreader users themselves test a web site for accessibility.
As far as some accessible social media, here are my suggestions:
Twitter – Of course, use http://www.AccessibleTwitter.com
YouTube – http://icant.co.uk/easy-youtube/ OR http://tube.majestyc.net/
Facebook – http://m.facebook.com
LinkedIn – http://m.linkedin.com
MySpace – Nothing
So I’m starting to regret not attending the AHG conference this year (Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference). I attended (and presented) at the previous two events. This year looks just as good, if not better.
AHG 2010 will be November 15-19 at the Westin Hotel in Westminster, Colorado, located about 13 miles from downtown Denver. It’s a really nice venue with nice restaurants nearby.
Over 60 presentations and hands-on sessions and 35 hours of hands-on workshops are scheduled. You can read the session descriptions here. Maybe you’ll see me on the list next year!
The fees are affordable, and an early registration discount is available until October 1. Groups of 5 who register together are eligible for a 10% discount. You may register for AHG here.
I think something new this year are special session tracks from which to choose. The tracks are:
In celebration of its 5th anniversary, Dennis and Ross discuss the history of Web Axe and several memorable moments. Then, nine special guests provide excellent insight and information relating to web accessibility including Paul Boag and Bruce Lawson. It’s great stuff, don’t miss it!
Download Web Axe Episode 84 (Web Axe 5-Year Anniversary)