Maryland Department of Disabilities
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Dec 5th, 2012
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 MD Technology Assistance Program on Dec 4th, 2012
AT Stocking Stuffers, Week 2 Contributed by Joel Zimba, Special Projects Coordinator, MDTAP It’s the most wonderful time of the year. To celebrate, here are a few more gift suggestions to help stuff all the stockings on your list. My favorite item this week is the Pot Minder. As the name suggests, it will keep […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Dec 3rd, 2012
It’s that time of year when parents scour stores and the Internet for the best deals on the toys their little ones are begging to have. But for the parents and families of children with special needs, finding the right toy can be a much larger challenge. Physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities can pose challenges […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Nov 30th, 2012
AT in the news for the week of 11/26-11/30 NYC Council OK’s taxi access for visually impaired McCartney treats visually impaired fans to tickets Brain Scans Show Differences in Adults With Autism An at-home college-readiness test for students with learning disabilities Resources for Advancement of Students and Recent Graduates with Disabilities in Employment 5 Critical […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Nov 29th, 2012
Towson University’s Hussman Center for Adults with Autism The Hussman Center for Adults with Autism brings together Towson students and young adults on the autism spectrum to create a mutually-rewarding learning environment. Social, educational and fitness programs support student learning and adults with autism as they develop the tools needed to lead meaningful lives as […]
Posted in MD Technology Assistance Program on Nov 28th, 2012
Form Fields Without Visible Labels Sometimes form fields, such as a search text box, do not have visible label text. In order to be accessible, these fields must have descriptive text provided in one of two ways: Use the “title” attribute in place of a label. If a form field has a title but no […]
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