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| − | '''[http://www.icdri.org/ The International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet] (ICDRI)''' A comprehensive index of online disability resources | + | *'''[http://www.icdri.org/ The International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet] (ICDRI)''' A comprehensive index of online disability resources. |
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| − | '''[http:// | + | *'''[http://www.cynthiasays.com Cynthia Says]''' A site accessibility test based on the standards of long-time disability activist Cynthia Waddell. |
| − | '''[http:// | + | *'''[http://ncam.wgbh.org/ National Center for Accessible Media] (NCAM)''': Research and development facility that works to make media accessible to disabled persons, minority-language users, and people with low literacy skills. Site lists latest projects and publications, as well as links to other accessibility information. |
| − | '''[http://www.unitedspinal.org United Spinal Association]''': (Formerly the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans’ Association.) Nonprofit assisting spinal cord-injured and diseased veterans, primarily in the New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Also assists nonveteran disabled.[http://www.techconnections.org/ Tech Connections]: one-stop resource for information on Assistive Technology (AT) designed to accommodate people with disabilities in the workplace and in everyday life activities. Includes search and browse functions for job type, by disability, AT | + | *'''[http://www.ataccess.org/ Alliance for Technology Access] (ATA)''': The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is comprised of networks of community-based Resource Centers, Affiliates, Associates, Developers and Vendors dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies. |
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| + | *'''[http://www.unitedspinal.org United Spinal Association]''': (Formerly the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans’ Association.) Nonprofit assisting spinal cord-injured and diseased veterans, primarily in the New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Also assists nonveteran disabled.[http://www.techconnections.org/ Tech Connections]: one-stop resource for information on Assistive Technology (AT) designed to accommodate people with disabilities in the workplace and in everyday life activities. Includes search and browse functions for job type, by disability, AT | ||
types, legislation and funding, training resources and more. Clean, easy to use site. | types, legislation and funding, training resources and more. Clean, easy to use site. | ||
| − | '''[http://www.webable.com/ WebABLE]''': (pronounced Web-ABLE) The Paciello Group is dedicated to helping government agencies, technology vendors, e-commerce corporations, and educational institutions make their technology equally accessible to all people, including those with disabilities. The company offers professional consulting, technology solutions, and monthly monitoring services to ensure that | + | *'''[http://www.webable.com/ WebABLE]''': (pronounced Web-ABLE) The Paciello Group is dedicated to helping government agencies, technology vendors, e-commerce corporations, and educational institutions make their technology equally accessible to all people, including those with disabilities. The company offers professional consulting, technology solutions, and monthly monitoring services to ensure that clients reach all audiences effectively and efficiently while meeting governmental and international standards. Searchable database. |
| − | clients reach all audiences effectively and efficiently while meeting governmental and international standards. Searchable database. | + | |
Revision as of 07:41, 22 May 2008
Resources
- The International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet (ICDRI) A comprehensive index of online disability resources.
- Cynthia Says A site accessibility test based on the standards of long-time disability activist Cynthia Waddell.
- National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM): Research and development facility that works to make media accessible to disabled persons, minority-language users, and people with low literacy skills. Site lists latest projects and publications, as well as links to other accessibility information.
- Alliance for Technology Access (ATA): The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is comprised of networks of community-based Resource Centers, Affiliates, Associates, Developers and Vendors dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.
- United Spinal Association: (Formerly the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans’ Association.) Nonprofit assisting spinal cord-injured and diseased veterans, primarily in the New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Also assists nonveteran disabled.Tech Connections: one-stop resource for information on Assistive Technology (AT) designed to accommodate people with disabilities in the workplace and in everyday life activities. Includes search and browse functions for job type, by disability, AT
types, legislation and funding, training resources and more. Clean, easy to use site.
- WebABLE: (pronounced Web-ABLE) The Paciello Group is dedicated to helping government agencies, technology vendors, e-commerce corporations, and educational institutions make their technology equally accessible to all people, including those with disabilities. The company offers professional consulting, technology solutions, and monthly monitoring services to ensure that clients reach all audiences effectively and efficiently while meeting governmental and international standards. Searchable database.
Press
- 02/11/2008 Slow motion wake-up call for Web accessibility update on lawsuit by the National Federation of the Blind against Target
