Interaction 12 Dublin Recap
Having done a number of speaking engagements the last few years, I’ve discovered that it’s the unexpected surprises that make a conference or event truly worthwhile. Interaction 12, held this week by the Interaction Design Association (IxDA), was no different.
The Business Rationale for Virtual Accessibility
How would a merger between virtual worlds and commercial retailers affect consumers with disabilities? First in a series of sample chapters from the book Digital Outcasts.
What Steve Jobs Meant to Digital Outcasts
As most folks undoubtedly know, this week the world lost Steve Jobs after his quasi-secretive battle with pancreatic cancer. From a consumer standpoint, Jobs was arguably the most significant business figure of the past quarter century. For digital outcasts, that impact is significant.
AbilityLinks 10 Year Anniversary Celebration and Business Leader Breakfast Forum
Anikto is proud to endorse AbilityLinks, a job opportunity website for workers with disabilities and inclusive employers. The initiative from Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital is celebrating a decade of providing networking opportunities and career placement services.
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Video Games, Mobile Health, Virtual Reality and Accessibility
Update covering a number of recent trends in emerging, inclusive technology, including video games for people with disabilities, mobile health tools for K-12 students, and the use of virtual reality for pain distraction.
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Innovation, Experimentation, Accessibility and Inclusivity
This past week saw an exceptionally high number of interesting developments in the area of inclusive design and digital innovation.
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Recent and Upcoming Publications — Virtual Accessibility
The word is out on the economic and social value of virtual environments among people with disabilities. Anikto is humbled and proud to be a participant in this conversation.
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“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.
“Virtually Inclusive” Presentation at Temple University
On January 25, I’ll be speaking at the Temple University College of Science and Technology as part of their colloquium series. The talk will cover ongoing and emerging trends in Web and digital accessibility.
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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.
Google Announces Closed Captioning on YouTube
Google announced this week that automatic closed captioning features will be added to YouTube.
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 Universal Design is Important
Developing products with Universal Design principles in mind is not a matter of catering to the “lowest common denominator,” but rather a sound strategy that benefits all your customers.
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.
Killing the Web Accessibility Stereotype
Providing safe and barrier-free access to digital means of commerce makes good business and ethical sense. There still appears to be an assumed dichotomy, however, between websites that are attractive but also accessible.
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.
Education for the Blind – Student Forced to Drop Classes
An obvious context for barrier-free user experience resides within the discipline of education. This week, a failure to provide an accessible learning experience resulted in a student being forced to drop a class at the University of Minnesota.
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