More Than Just an Internet Connection: What You Need to Know About Making Web Sites Accessible

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Title:More Than Just an Internet Connection: What You Need to Know About Making Web Sites Accessible (ID: EDU06240)
Author(s):Gregory Fierro, Feng Hou, and Cortney Wanca
Topics:Access for Persons with Disabilities, Adaptive and Assistive Technology, American Disabilities Act, Web Accessibility
Origin:Presented at EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/11/2006)
Type:Presentations/Speeches
Abstract:Institutions are accustomed to posting information on the Web, but making sure it is accessible to persons with disabilities is too often an afterthought. Get introduced to Web accessibility and its legal background to understand why you should plan ahead for accessibility. Learn the challenges faced by persons with specific disabilities and basic techniques for compliance.
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