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2014 Gubernatorial Candidates Forum on Disability Issues – Happening Today! Thursday, October 9, 2014 1:00-3:00 pm National Federation of the Blind 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place Baltimore, MD 21230 Click here for Pre-Registration to this Free Event!

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Extraneous Alternative Text Alternative text should convey the content and function of an image, but it should not be used to convey additional information that is not presented visually by the image. For example, file size, file format, copyright details, that a graphical link opens in a new window, link destination, price (on e-commerce sites), […]

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The American Institutes on Research (AIR) is now collaborating with FHI360 and PACER to launch a website for the new Center on Technology and Disability (CTD). Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, CTD’s website will be launched early this fall. The site will offer online learning opportunities, curated resources, […]

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Practical Guidance on Graphic Design, 508 Compliance, and Dissemination  Three new guides offer guidance on navigating 508 compliance, using graphic design, and writing effective newsflashes to create engaging products. The graphic design guide covers concepts behind good design and how to use photographs, images, color, tables, figures, and type to create useful publications and digital […]

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Avoid Redundant Alternative Text Images and related text are often paired together, such as a product image with the product name immediately below it, or a photograph with a caption. In instances where the text conveys the content of the image, the image should usually be given null or empty alternative text (alt=””). This avoids […]

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