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More Than Just an Internet Connection: What You Need to Know About Making Web Sites Accessible

Title:More Than Just an Internet Connection: What You Need to Know About Making Web Sites Accessible (ID: EDU06240)
Author(s):Gregory Fierro (State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota), Feng Hou (SunGard Higher Education) and Cortney Wanca (State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota)
Topics:Access for Persons with Disabilities, Adaptive and Assistive Technology, American Disabilities Act, Web Accessibility
Origin:EDUCAUSE Annual Conferences (10/11/2006)
Type:Presentations and Seminars
Abstract:Institutions are accustomed to posting information on the Web, but making sure it is accessible to persons with disabilities is too often an afterthought. Get introduced to Web accessibility and its legal background to understand why you should plan ahead for accessibility. Learn the challenges faced by persons with specific disabilities and basic techniques for compliance.
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