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Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Apr 17th, 2015
Sometimes there are trends in the news, and this week is no exception. It’s all about disability, fashion, inclusion and perception. Check out some of these amazing articles and other cool stories (like wearable technology, free AT trainings, and some super-smart students designing really cool gadgets), right here – AT in the news for the […]
Posted in Information Technology, Web Accessibility, Web Tip Wednesday on Apr 15th, 2015
WCAG 2.0 and Text Sizes WCAG 2.0 does not specify a minimum text size—1 pixel font would be compliant, though obviously inaccessible to all sighted users. Font sizes should generally be at least 10 pixels. WCAG 2.0 Success Criterion 1.4.4 (Level AA) requires that content must remain readable and functional when text size or page […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Blind/Low Vision Aids , Information Technology, Tech Tip Tuesday on Apr 14th, 2015
Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP I recently came across this article, 9 advances helping visually-impaired people navigate cities, in which many technologies discussed on our blog or posted on our news feeds are explored. Navigation apps and related tools have always been a bit of a hobby to me, thus making this […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT News, Conferences, Education, Information Technology, Mystery Monday, Web Accessibility on Apr 13th, 2015
SSB Bart Group hosts FREE Accessibility Webinars throughout the year. Upcoming webinars include: April 14th: Acrobat XI Accessibility – Requirements, Implementation and Evaluation May 27th: CVAA Legal Requirements for Video Programming (hosted by 3Play Media) To learn more or to register, visit them online.
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT Events, AT Funding, AT News, Information Technology, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Apr 10th, 2015
We’re showing our Baltimore Pride this week as we take the lead in super-cool AT news, like Sean Gray’s Accessible Venue project, and the local IMAGE Center’s Disability Gateway project. Check it all out here – AT in the news for the week of 4/6 thru 4/10 3D printer helps Boston Home aid residents Cautionary Tale […]
Posted in Assistive Technology, AT News, Education, Information Technology, Things to Know Thursday on Apr 9th, 2015
Michael Bullis, Executive Director of the IMAGE Center of Maryland (the Center for Independent Living serving Baltimore & Harford Counties as well as Baltimore City), recently took some time to speak with the local Baltimore NPR station to share his idea of creating a website that would teach daily living skills to those with disabilities. Essentially, […]
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