Section 508 Gets an Update: New Web Accessibility Guidelines for Government Sites Take Effect in January
...accessible for people with cognitive, language and learning disabilities, while requiring adherence to WCAG 2.0 standards, a set of guidelines used throughout the world. Read more at article source: http://www.govtech.com/internet/Section-508-Gets-an-Update-New-Web-Accessibility-Guidelines-for-Government-Sites-Take-Effect-in-January.html...
After cooking, biofortified corn and eggs retain nutrient needed to prevent blindness
...boost the amount of these compounds in yolks. Sherry A. Tanumihardjo and colleagues wanted to find out whether cooking affects carotenoid levels in food. Read more at article source: https://phys.org/news/2017-11-cooking-biofortified-corn-eggs-retain.html...
Airbnb to offer more accessible rentals
...listings, which offer step-free access, photos and detailed information on accessibility. The companies didn’t elaborate on when those features will become available on Airbnb.com. Read more at article source: http://money.cnn.com/2017/11/16/technology/airbnb-acquires-accomable/index.html...
Starting today, all federal websites must be accessible to those with disabilities; the business community should take note
...from the bottom of the heart. ______ Gregory J. Donnelly is president & CEO of the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton. Read more at article source: http://www.masslive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2018/01/starting_today_all_federal_age.html...
Welfare cap, disability services are focus of final Massachusetts state budget hearing
...to increase funding by $1.55 million for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, up from the $30.8 million that Gov. Charlie Baker is proposing. Read more at article source: http://www.masslive.com/politics/index.ssf/2018/03/welfare_cap_disability_service.html...
How Being Blinded in an Accident Made Brian Charlson’s Life Better
...He didn’t lose all of his vision at once, but medical complications took the rest of his sight by the time he was 21. Read more at article source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2018/10/18/how-being-blinded-kitchen-accident-made-brian-charlson-life-better/YEwckHVyvUR6h7juVxwXJP/story.html...
Eye Catchers 20/20: The Carroll Center for the Blind
HOSTED BY CAROL BORTMAN (VIA EYE CATCHERS 20/20, A BROOKSBY VILLAGE PRODUCTION) It’s no secret that aging correlates with an increased risk of vision disorders. From cataracts to age-related macular...
Screen Reader User Tester Training Program
...enhancing their usability and accessibility for all. Understanding digital accessibility, disability types, and various assistive technologies. Understanding accessible web development components including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ARIA. Understanding screen reader...
The Accessibility Bootcamp (TAB) for High School and College Students
...JAWS and NVDA settings for accessibility testing Hypertext markup language (html) element semantics Creative screen reader interaction techniques for navigating desktop websites Written and verbal accessibility testing reporting Gmail and...
THE ACCESSIBILITY BOOTCAMP (TAB)
...YOU’LL LEARN JAWS and NVDA settings for accessibility testing Hypertext markup language (html) element semantics Creative screen reader interaction techniques for navigating desktop websites Written and verbal accessibility testing reporting...
