People with disabilities often face significant barriers both accessing and using Web-based information. Some of these barriers can be alleviated with assistive technology -- text-to-speech screen readers, speech recognition software, and refreshable Braille displays. But the most significant factor is how the webpage is designed...and that design has benefits for everyone.
Shelley Haven of the Office of Accessible Education will demonstrate how individuals with sensory, physical, and learning impairments access the Web and how simple changes and design decisions can significantly improve a webpage's accessibility and usability. Learn how designing for accessibility benefits everyone -- greater usability from cell phones and PDAs, improved search capabilities, and access in less-than-ideal environments (e.g., quiet library, a laboratory, even your car!).