Hearing loss is a common condition affecting older adults. The Internet consists of video and multimedia, making it difficult for the hearing impaired. Continue Reading Web Accessibility Effecting Aging Adults with Hearing Loss
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Disabilities Effecting Digital Accessibility in Aging Seniors
Many older people have age-related disabilities that can affect how they use the Web, such as vision, physical ability, hearing and cognitive ability.
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Accessibility Testing: Automated Vs. Human Testing
No automated tool is comprehensive, and thus it’s important to use human-based testing to fill in the gaps left from automated testing tools. Continue Reading Accessibility Testing: Automated Vs. Human Testing
ADA Web RegulationsDelayed Until 2018: What to Do
Despite the lack of ADA formal regulations, there are clear steps that companies can take to ensure their websites are accessible. Continue Reading ADA Web RegulationsDelayed Until 2018: What to Do
Digital Accessibility for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
When websites don’t include captioning or transcriptions, and not use plain English, the deaf and hearing impaired are denied access to the information. Continue Reading Digital Accessibility for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired
Knowing About Sign Language for Digital Accessibility
ASL has a different system of grammar and structure, and complex rules. To ensure digital accessibility, adhere to the Plain Language Initiative. Continue Reading Knowing About Sign Language for Digital Accessibility
Celebrating GAAD: Beginning Accessibility Tips
Written by Guest Blogger Dane, a WeCoAccessibility Specialist Intern. The inception of Global Accessibility Awareness Dayor GAAD started with a single blog post, written by a Los Angeles web developer named Joe Devon. Jennison Asuncion, an accessibility professional from Toronto came across Joe’s blog post via Twitter and immediately contacted him. They joined forces to… Continue Reading Celebrating GAAD: Beginning Accessibility Tips
