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Google reports accessibility improvements

Posted on September 17, 2011 by jeb

This was reported on the Google Apps Update blog yesterday: We’ve recently made some accessibility enhancements to Google Calendar, Google Docs and Google Sites. Improvements have been made in keyboard shortcuts and support for screen readers among other items. Google … Continue reading →

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NFB Questions Google Apps Accessibility

Posted on March 21, 2011 by jeb

I have known for some time that there were some accessibility issues with the wildly popular free services available through Google. I thought it was just a matter of time before Google got around to fixing it. Perhaps they should … Continue reading →

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Supporting documentation

Posted on December 13, 2010 by jeb

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 →

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Eduapps

Posted on November 2, 2010 by jeb

Just learned about Eduapps which is a service located in Scotland that has created a series of Free and Open Source (FOSS) applications that can be used as Assistive Technologies. The applications range from the familiar like OpenOffice suite and … Continue reading →

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Assistive Technology Apps for iPod and iPad

Posted on October 15, 2010 by jeb

I have recently acquired a new Apple iPad and have begun the “Solitary Play” period associated with receipt of new technology. Being an advanced iPod user, I have found the transition to the larger device to be pretty easy, but … Continue reading →

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