Technology and Web site Development
| Title: |
508 Training |
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| Link: |
http://www.section508.gov/index.cfm?FuseAction=Content&ID=5 |
| Description: |
The
508 Universe serves as a central hub for GSA's section 508 training and
information resources. In it individuals can access each of the topic-
specific courses that address 508 implementation as well as explore Web
links and a glossary of 508-related terms. |
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| Title: |
Accessible Web Page Design |
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| Link: |
http://www.makoa.org/web-design.htm |
| Description: |
This
Web site contains links to resources that may be helpful in creating
pages that are truly accessible, including Web site design and testing
for 508 compliance. |
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| Title: |
Guide to 508 Standards |
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| Link: |
http://www.access-board.gov/508.htm |
| Description: |
Section
508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires access to electronic and
information technology procured by Federal agencies. The Access Board
developed accessibility standards for the various technologies covered
by the law. |
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| Title: |
Adobe Accessibility Resource Center |
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| Link: |
http://www.adobe.com/accessibility/ |
| Description: |
The
Adobe Accessibility Resource Center Web site provides information on
technology accessibility, 508 compliance, developing accessible Web
sites, and how to use Adobe products to create accessible documents and
Web sites. |
| Source: |
EST |
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| Title: |
WebAIM |
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| Link: |
http://www.webaim.org/ |
| Description: |
WebAIM's
mission is to expand the potential of the Web for people with
disabilities by providing the knowledge, technical skills, tools,
organizational leadership strategies, and vision that empower
organizations to make their own content accessible to people with
disabilities.
WebAIM offers WAVE, a free web accessibility evaluation tool from their Web site.
WebAIM is a non-profit organization within the Center for Persons with Disabilities (CPD) at Utah State University. |
| Source: |
EST |
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| Title: |
Accessible Digital Media |
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| Link: |
http://ncam.wgbh.org/publications/adm/index.html |
| Description: |
This
document contains design guidelines for electronic publications,
multimedia and the Web. It presents solutions to accessibility obstacles
in a format designed to educate and assist digital publishers as well
as Web and content developers.
The guidelines are the culmination of the Beyond the Text project,
conducted by the WGBH National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) and
funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research (NIDRR) of the U.S. Department of Education. |
| Source: |
EST |
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| Title: |
TechSoup |
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| Link: |
http://home.techsoup.org/pages/default.aspx?cg=lnav |
| Description: |
TechSoup.org
offers nonprofits a one-stop resource for technology needs by providing
free information, resources, and support. In addition to online
information and resources, they offer a product philanthropy service
called TechSoup Stock. Here, nonprofits can access donated and
discounted technology products, generously provided by corporate and
nonprofit technology partners. TechSoup Stock is open to all qualified
501c3 nonprofit organizations.
TechSoup provides instructional articles and worksheets for
nonprofit staff members who utilize information technologies, as well as
technology planning information for executives and other decision
makers. Their introductory articles and message board support are aimed
at those who do not have much experience using technology, but they also
provide more advanced information. |
| Source: |
EST |
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