“Virtual Worlds” Presentation at Interaction10
Next weekend I’ll be speaking at the Interaction10 conference in Savannah GA, hosted by the Interaction Design Association (IxDA) at the Savannah College of Art and Design, on the topic of virtual worlds and people with disabilities.
The Lessons of ‘Avatar’
Since James Cameron’s Avatar hit the screens, it seems that there is no lack of discussion about the role virtual worlds play within the greater consciousness. What does this mean for user experience and accessibility professionals?
Anikto in the E-Access Bulletin
Anikto has a piece in the latest issue of the E-Access Bulletin on the applicability of Universal Design to virtual environments.
Defining “Public Accommodation” in Virtual Worlds
Two stories arose this weekend about the use of virtual worlds. Although wholly separate, the two threads are more related than they may appear at first.
Why Web Accessibility Efforts Fail
According to a recent report, the accessibility of federal government websites continues to be an ongoing area of need. This brings to mind the reasons why a number of sites fail to comply with Section 508 standards.
Google Increases Awareness of Digital Accessibility
Google is already synonymous with developing software builds to make the Web more searchable. According to the official Google blog, the company is now making a commitment to accessibility as well.
Virtual Worlds and Speech Recognition
An article emerged recently in Speech Technology Magazine concerning a topic of usual interest in this space — the use of virtual worlds among people with disabilities.
Helen Keller Day and Virtual Guide Dogs
Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending Helen Keller Day in Second Life, a 24-hour event sponsored by Virtual Helping Hands. The theme of the presentations and discussion was to raise awareness for Second Life users with disabilities.
Apple Announces iPhone with Accessibility for the Blind
At today’s World Wide Developer Conference, Apple announced a new model iPhone that incorporates VoiceOver screen access technology. This makes the iPhone the first maintstream mobile phone that is fully accessible to those with visual disabilities.
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Catching Up on Web Accessibility News
The AniktoBlog has been dark for too long, mostly due to work and travel. As a result, I’ve missed a number of interesting technological developments over the past few weeks and many of them involve accessibility within the digital space
Thoughts From CSUN 2009
As much as I’m glad to be back home, I was very impressed and motivated by the folks I met and spoke with during my time at the Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference in Los Angeles
SharePoint Accessibility
This week HiSoftware announced the release of version 2.0 of the Accessibility Toolkit for Sharepoint, which offers a number of new features in accordance with WCAG 1.0 and 2.0.
iTunes 8.1 Released With Accessibility Enhancements
This week Apple released version 8.1 of their popular music downloading and playback application, iTunes, and the press release specifically mentions “enhanced” accessibility.
Accessible Technology is the New Green
With celebrity attention paid to the accessibility of such devices as touch screen interfaces and satellite radio, there is evidence that the importance of inclusive design has reached mainstream status.
New Technology for Older People
George Bernard Shaw is often credited with the quote that “youth is wasted on the young,” and many people believe the same could be said of technology. However, there is a growing number of case studies demonstrating that older folks appreciate the benefits of high tech, and there are applications for people with disabilities as well.
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