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Headings Difficulty: Advanced Category: Structure Presentation A logical heading structure greatly enhances the accessibility of a web page. They are used for page navigation and orientation. Each page should generally have one first-level heading (<h1>). While it is usually most logical to have the <h1> present the site name for the home page, for content […]

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Ever wonder if you or someone you know is starting to experience hearing loss? Now, Sound √, a free app from Starkey Hearing Technologies, allows you to quickly evaluate your hearing to determine if it’s within normal range. Results are displayed in an easy-to-understand format as well as a more detailed view to show results for […]

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Because of the Thanksgiving holiday last week, we missed out on sending last Friday’s AT Wrap Up. So, as an extra special holiday treat (or perhaps early gift), we’re sharing some of the best AT news from the past two weeks. Grab your coffee, get comfy and enjoy! A Tablet App from Invention Labs Helps […]

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VisionAware recently established its Getting Started Kit. Over 21.2 million Americans report trouble seeing, and that number is on the rise. For adults experiencing vision loss for the first time, the diagnosis can feel overwhelming and stressful. To provide hope and help to handle the challenges of vision loss, and to connect users with the […]

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Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP It’s the most wonderful time of the year once again.  Last year, we posted many Assistive Technology gift suggestions.  All of these devices are still available.  However, this year, the Internet is providing a veritable cornucopia of blog posts with excellent gift suggestions.  Here are a couple of sources […]

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Frame Titles Difficulty: Advanced Category: Structure Validation Frames (a way of combining multiple web pages into one visual presentation) are not used as frequently today, but when they are used, they must be identified with descriptive text. All frames must be given a descriptive title. The title should succinctly present the content and/or functionality of […]

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