Improving Accessibility in Our Blogs
This is a collaborative post written by Jaci Wilkinson, Head, Discovery and User Experience (DUX), and Alexis Guilbault, the Web … Improving Accessibility in Our Blogs
Tag: Accessibility
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Understanding the 4 principles of accessibility
According to the CDC, 22% of adults in the United States are living with a disability. Therefore, it’s important that we … Understanding the 4 principles of accessibility
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Writing to be read… by a screen reader
Screen readers? What? If you’ve heard anything about web accessibility, you’ve probably heard of screen readers – devices that allow … Writing to be read… by a screen reader
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Accessibility is Important for Everyone!
After attending a training workshop on accessibility, I left with a new appreciation for the importance of web accessibility.People with … Accessibility is Important for Everyone!
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Simplifying Technology: A View from DRS
On February 25, Tim Wu, in the New Yorker, published an article titled, “The Problem with Easy Technology.” As I … Simplifying Technology: A View from DRS
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Image-ine That: Writing good “alt text” for images on the web
As the Libraries prepare to move into our new Drupal-powered website, we are also preparing to think differently about how … Image-ine That: Writing good “alt text” for images on the web
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Your Machine Should Not Make You Feel Stupid
At a recent DUX staff meeting, we spent some time talking about how to explain to laypeople (e.g., our moms) … Your Machine Should Not Make You Feel Stupid
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Evaluating Accessibility
People today use a variety of platforms to access web content. It is important for the webpage designer to follow … Evaluating Accessibility
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Web Accessibility in the Library, Part 2
Thanks for joining me again! If you are just checking in, we’ve been discussing a lot about pie as well … Web Accessibility in the Library, Part 2
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Web Accessibility in the Library, Part 1
Julie Hardesty is the User Interface Design Specialist in the Digital Library Program, a partnership between the Libraries and University Information … Web Accessibility in the Library, Part 1