- I just updated "Apps as Assistive Technology (AT)" Always looking for more lists and reviews. Have any, let me know. http://t.co/Znc0grxk
- RT @MPBNnews: LePage Seeks to Tie Maine Higher Ed Funding to Performance http://t.co/M5ZqW4bH
- Reading: "Make talking books within Word: Save as DAISY for Office 2010" #a11y http://t.co/LjMjDgtM
- RT @Maccessibility: News: Progress for Mac Accessibility of Mozilla FireFox http://t.co/yxmH3aRB
- Maine Governor: "Expand Access, Improve Digital Learning" http://t.co/ner9COI7
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Category Archives: universal design
Assistive Touch on new iPhone
I saw this new feature demoed at the ACTEM MainEducation Conference last month when Apple accessibility expert Sarah Herrlinger gave a presentation on the accessibility features of iOS and Mac OSX. It was particularly exciting since the new official iOS … Continue reading
Posted in Accessibility, Hardware, universal design
Tagged Accessibility, Apple, physical disabilities, technology, universal design
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WordPress looking for input on accessibility
Some folks working on the next release of the WordPress core have started a blog asking for input from accessibility experts and assistive technology (AT) users. I just finished sending in some initial comments thanking and commending these folks for … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessibility, Section 508, universal design, Word Press
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On Digital Textbooks
I’ve been working on the topic of digital instructional materials (specifically accessible instructional materials) for several years and in that time I have learned a great deal about how instructional materials are selected and acquired by schools around the country. … Continue reading
Posted in education, universal design
Tagged e-book, e-books, education, publishing, universal design
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Flaws Found in Adobe Acrobat Pro X
With some fanfare, Adobe recently released the latest version of their powerful PDF generating and editing program Adobe Acrobat Pro X. The new version comes with many enhancements and a whole new look and feel. The folks at PC Magazine … Continue reading
Posted in Accessibility, General Information, Software, universal design
Tagged Accessibility, acrobat, adobe, universal design
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Supporting documentation
It’s always good to be in the right place at the right time. I had this feeling today when I read a series of articles from this week’s Chronicle of Higher Education about accessible and universal design in college websites … Continue reading
Posted in Accessibility, education, universal design
Tagged Accessibility, Apple, blind, education, Facebook, Google, HIGHER ED, legal, schools, Section 508, universal design, visual impairment
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