HTML5 Input Types HTML5 introduces several new form field types – search, tel (for telephone numbers), url, email, datetime, date, month, week, time, datetime-local, number, range, and color. While browser support currently varies (if they are not supported, browsers simply present a text input), it is getting better. These new input types will greatly facilitate […]
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Contributed by Joel Zimba, Technology Outreach Coordinator, MDTAP While both death and taxes may be the only certainties in life, the latter has left something to be desired when it comes to accessibility. You’ll be relieved to know that now, you too can make good on your civic obligation independently. The IRS makes all of […]
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Posted in AT News, Weekly Wrap-up Friday on Feb 15th, 2013
AT in the news for 2/11/13 – 2/15/13 Perkins Renews Incentive for MassChallenge Entrants Maryland law provides athletic opportunities for disabled New smart phone app to help disabled shoppers in Sunderland Navajo Nation looks to help the disabled with better mobility and access Disabled piglet using wheelchair becomes Internet sensation Responsive Typography Ends Need for […]
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Canine Companions for Independence® provides highly-trained assistance dogs for children and adults with disabilities, free of charge. The most advanced technology capable of transforming the lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and a warm heart! Learn more about them online or follow them via .
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HTML5 Video and Audio HTML5 provides browser-native audio and video support via the <video> and <audio> elements. It also specifies support for keyboard accessibility to player controls, native support for captions and subtitles via the <track> element, and a specification for captioning data (currently the WebVVT format). While browser and accessibility support is not yet […]
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How Do You Use Hearing Technology? The Wireless RERC is looking for individuals who are hard of hearing to participate in its new survey focused on hearing technology. The survey hopes to capture how individuals who are hard of hearing use and interact with their mobile phones and the experiences that these individuals have when […]
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