Fresh: pushing the envelope

XIV.3 May + June 2007
Page: 10
Digital Citation

Sense and accessibility


Authors:
Fred Sampson

Well into the first decade of this century, we are all, presumably, familiar with the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and WCAG2 (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2) on the design and implementation of computer hardware and software[1]. Testing our products for accessibility is just part of the production cycle, especially for large software suppliers doing business with the U.S. government. Yes, there remains a very real need for the vision-impaired, those with physical limitations, and the cognitively challenged—technological solutions to enhance their lives, to help them achieve and maintain independence.…




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