On Wed, Feb 23, 2005 at 01:03:54PM -0500, Eric Dantan Rzewnicki wrote: > On Wed, Feb 23, 2005 at 11:35:15AM +0200, Tapio Kelloniemi wrote: > > On Tue, Feb 22, 2005 at 10:52:24AM -0800, Noah Roberts wrote: > > > Mario Lang said: > > > What are some websites developers could look at for help in designing > > > their programs to be more accessable? > > > > I'm not aware of such sites. I'm writing some information on my own > > site about blind people's special devices (like braille > > displays). Information about good website design and application > > design wouldn't probably be that bad idea. The methods which make it > > possible > > to (possibly later) change applications to be accessible are commonly > > so simple that many developers don't realise them. Of course there are > > nifty > > details (like where the treminal cursor should be located) which need special > > attention. Programs which mess up algorithms and GUI > > operations cannot be extended. > > This may be of some help: > http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/508standards.htm At a quick glance, this section might be a good starting point: ? 1194.21 Software applications and operating systems. -- Eric Dantan Rzewnicki | Systems Administrator Technical Operations Division | Radio Free Asia 2025 M Street, NW | Washington, DC 20036 | 202-530-4900 CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION This e-mail message is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. Any unauthorized dissemination, distribution, or copying is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error, please contact network@xxxxxxxx
