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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

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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 […]

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Podcast #42: SpokenText web app

Dennis converses with Mark McKay founder of SpokenText.net which is a new, free online application that converts documents to audio files. Excellent tool for making documents accessible by providing an alternative format. Good for iPod usage also! Download Web Axe Episode 42 (SpokenText web app) This site allows you to upload text (.txt), Acrobat (.pdf) […]

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Sufficient Color Contrast

On the blog Bite Size Standards, a post by Ann McMeekin Colour with Contrast discusses color and accessibility, and also provides some excellent links to tools and references.

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Podcast: #41: The Definition of Web Accessibility

Dennis and guest Joe Dolson discuss the definition of Web Accessibility including the W3C definition and WCAG 2.0, universal access, balance of effort, a principal? Download Web Axe Episode 41 (Definition of Web Accessibility) Links: Trying to Define Web Accessibility from Joe Dolson Web Axe Definition Webcredible Definition Wikipedia Definition W3C WAI Definition