I have loads of info and experience in most aspects of technology accessibility. This, however, is an area where I’m seeking to learn from others. An impending change by Comcast to eliminate most analog signals means that my current solution for video recording of a Media Center PC with an analog TV tuner card will no longer work. In researching my options, I thought I’d see what anyone knew related to the state of the…
One CommentMonth: December 2008
Aimee posted several travel dispatches while trekking throughout Southeast Asia. One little interesting detail she left out was the fact that she took a couple of elephant rides. A snowy day in Seattle provided a good opportunity to share those memories. Enjoy her description of what it is like to ride an elephant.
One CommentFresh on the heels of release of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, comes this smash hit. Rock out web accessibility!
Leave a CommentTo fully appreciate the humor here, being a reader of the Packers blog on the JS Online web site helps but I found this little tune kind of funny. The lyrics are filled with references to excuses for the poor Packer play this year taken from press conferences after most of the losses. Listen after the song ends for “Osseo”, a Wisconsinized version of the Beach Boys’ tune “Kokomo”.
Leave a CommentAccessible credit reports is a topic I’ve written about previously. U.S. Law has mandated that consumers get free access to a copy from each credit bureau annually but the process has been fraught with accessibility problems since inception. It is nice to see progress being made to the point that the details are now in place to obtain accessible copies of your credit report. I opted to try the process for requesting a Braille…
Leave a CommentRetailers like Best Buy and Circuit City use a service known as ShopLocal to produce their online ads. The disappointing thing for me is that when you visit one of these weekly ad sites, there’s a link pointing you to accessibility instructions on how to make the site work if you are visually impaired. The link takes you to http://bestbuy.shoplocal.com/bestbuy/controls/default/Accessibility.html. Great but for the fact that the info appears very dated and doesn’t even…
Leave a CommentToday the W3C announced release of the 2.0 version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). As most know, these guidelines set the standard for what’s considered an accessible web page. If you’ve not familiarized yourself with the 2.0 version, now is a good time to do so. Testimonials in support of WCAG 2.0 are also worth a read. The guidelines appear to have widespread industry support. Let’s hope that support is followed with implementation…
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