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What issues do I need to consider when trying to make websites and other technologies accessible to persons with disabilities?

You may notice that many web sites addressing disability issues are simple in format. This is because the flashy, graphics-driven web sites may not be as accessible to persons with various kinds of disabilities. The following organizations and web tools can help you develop more accessible technologies.

Bobby

Bobby is a web-based tool that analyzes web pages for their accessibility to people with disabilities. Bobby is a free public service that expands opportunities for people with disabilities through the innovative uses of computer technology.
http://bobby.watchfire.com/bobby/html/en/index.jsp

Alliance for Technology Access

This web site offers information for web page designers to ensure access for people with disabilities. http://www.ataccess.org/rresources/webaccess.html

Trace Center

Trace is a research center at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, which focuses on making off-the-shelf technologies and systems like computers, the Internet, and information kiosks more accessible for everyone through the process known as universal or accessible design. http://www.trace.wisc.edu/world/web/index.html

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)

This web site focuses on developments and issues as they relate to making the web accessible for people with disabilities.
http://www.w3.org/WAI/References/

       Please contact the Northeast CAPT at capt@edc.org for more information.