Text Readability Keep the following guidelines in mind for displaying text: Avoid very small text. This not only impacts some users with low vision, but many users with cognitive disabilities as well. While serif fonts (e.g., Times) are more readable when printed, both serif and sans-serif fonts are appropriate when displaying body text onscreen, as […]
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CareerConnect is a free mobile app the American Foundation for the Blind developed to help blind and visually impaired persons explore its CareerConnect online resource center. The AFB CareerConnect site provides information on career exploration, job seeking skills, transitioning from school to work, e-mentoring, and navigating the employment process. The CareerConnect app is optimized for […]
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SSB BART Group recently premiered a new series of web accessibility videos on the SSB YouTube Channel. These short, introductory level videos created by SSB team members include demos of assistive technology and common accessibility challenges. Videos topics include web headings, readability, color contrast, screen magnification and much more.
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WEBINAR: Better Money Habits – Understanding Credit Date: Wed, July 9, 2014 Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST Join National Disability Institute (NDI) and Bank of America as we explore and discuss the importance of credit. In today’s economy, establishing, building and improving one’s credit is more important than ever. Unfortunately, individuals with disabilities frequently experience unique challenges […]
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Use True Text True text has several advantages over graphical text and should be used whenever possible. True text is easier to read, especially if it is enlarged. The user can more easily customize the appearance of the text to make it more readable (changing color, size, font, etc.). File size is typically smaller for […]
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The ColorSay app is a color identifier tool that determines and speaks colors out loud. It can be used by anyone with visual impairments or anyone who just wants to explore more color options. Choose between different sound modes for sonochromatic reproduction of the color impressions. The dominant colors of an image will be interpreted […]
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