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Events July thru Dec 2011

Here are some great web accessibility-related events for the remainder of the year. Know any others? HCI International 2011: Universal Access in Human-Computer InteractionJuly 12-14Orlando, Florida (Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek) ARIA & jQuery UI Accessibility HackathonJuly 11-12Toronto, Canada (Inclusive Design Research Centre, OCAD University) Open Web Camp IIISaturday, July 16, 8:30AM to 5PM PSTStanford University, […]

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Podcast #90: Articles, Events, Jobs, Twitter

Dennis and Ross discuss a variety of topics including recent articles, conferences and events, some accessibility-related job openings and resources, and updates on Accessible Twitter. Download Web Axe Episode 90 (Articles, Events, Twitter) Transcript of podcast 90 What’s New About Ross’ book deal! TweetList now free with ad support (accessible Twitter iPhone app). Fixing Alt […]

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Accessible YouTube & HTML5 Video

YouTube is obviously a great site for video, but not for everyone as it contains various accessibility challenges, particularly keyboard access. The use of Flash itself to play the video can be problematic, not be mention requiring support of the Flash plugin. HTML5 is a pending solution (HTML5 video is available on YouTube as a […]

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Fixing Alt – 6 Reasons Bacon Is Better Than True Love

This is the next blog in a series titled “Fixing Alt” where I supply alternative text to graphics on the web that badly need it (cartoons and infographics). The Oatmeal has great comics, but badly needs alt text. One of their most successful comics is 6 Reasons Bacon Is Better Than True Love (you can […]

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Accessible Twitter Receives AFB 2011 Access Award

Congratulations to Accessible Twitter which has been honored with the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) 2011 Access Award. Other recipients are CBS, Lexmark, and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. An Access Awards Ceremony will be held Friday, March 11, at the 2011 Josephine L. Taylor Leadership Institute (JLTLI) conference in downtown Seattle, Washington. Accessible […]