In the article Accessibility audit vs. accessibility testing, Webcredible discusses the definition and differences between the accessibility audit, accessibility testing, and automated tools, and when it’s appropriate to use each evaluation type.
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Why Web Accessibility Makes Sense
Another great article from Accessites.org “Why Web Accessibility Makes Sense” explains the why’s of web accessibility. Reasons cited for accessible web sites include:
- takes advantage of web standards
- uses lighter code and less bandwidth
- it’s the law (or will be)
- more aging users
- better for search engines
- it’s the right thing to do
Dennis and Ross speak with Mike Cherim, the author of the highly respectable blog Green Beast, and the founder of Accessites.org. Conversation also includes Mike’s background, his interest in PHP and WordPress, and an audio conference on the NFB vs. Target lawsuit in which he was a guest speaker.
Download Web Axe Episode 44 (Interview with Mike Cherim)
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Alternative Mouse
Part of web accessibility is ensuring that any input device can be used to navigate through a web site. In the Accessites.org article, “I Saw a Mouse! Where?“, Mel Pedley discusses this issue and describes several alternatives to the “normal” computer mouse including:
- Assistive Mouse Adaptor
- Ballpoint Mouse
- Air Mouse
- Head Mounted Pointer
- Touchpad
- Touchscreen
- Mouse Keys
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“Accessibility Backlash” Is Good?
Here’s a nifty blog post by Julie Howell on E-Access Blog, The ‘accessibility backlash’ – it’s a good thing!. It’s nifty article on why industry representatives’ passion against web accessibility is actually good.
It thrills me to now learn that industry representatives are finally responding to accessibility, and with such passion. Industry figures aren’t merely aware of web accessibility. They’re now arguing about it!