I had a recent inquiry from a deaf internet user (a potential student), something I can relate to. During school I only had 40% hearing. My hearing problems were picked up in junior school during a routine health check. Initially the examiner thought I was playing around. Only an operation would [...]

Shawn Henry has posted a request to the WAI Interest Group to collect experiences, stories, and perspectives
on people with disabilities using the Web via mobile devices. See below:
Dear WAI Interest Group Participants,
We are interested in collecting experiences, stories, and perspectives
on people with disabilities using the Web via mobile devices. For
example: What are use cases of [...]

The 2008 EDeAN Conference will take place on 12th & 13th of June, 2008 in León, Spain. Its is being hosted this year by the Spainish National Centre on Personal Autonomy and Technical Aids (CEAPAT).
“Training in Design for All: Innovative Experiences”.
This conference is an opportunity to exchange information regarding new training experiences and advances [...]

I picked this up on Twitter this morning via Bohoe.  It is so good I just had to share it, enjoy

It seems like a life time since we have been in contact with our partners. After building the Partner Web site and promoting it, we kinda dipped back under the radar, focusing on W3C standards related work and R&D. Truth be told, we didn’t stop there, we haven’t forget about you. We’ve also [...]

From experience of past projects Web Accessibility is often considered to late in the development process.  In most cases the client or owner usually signs off the project on the visual design.  They are excited to see their idea becoming a reality and never consider the unpinning technologies used.
Its not uncommon for projects to land [...]

WebAnywhere is a new screen reader (text-to-speech software) on the horizon. Available May 2008, this screen reader will be free. Like the name it can be accessed on any PC meaning it will provide more freedom and access to information for people who depend on such software. All they will need is access [...]