Newsletter Archives - July 2010
Features
Javascript as an accessibility concern
WebAIM's Aaron Andersen explores whether requiring Javascript is an accessibility issue.
Dept. of Justice Considers Web for ADA
The Department of Justice asks for your comments regarding web accessibility. As our own Cyndi Rowland states, "WebAIM will provide our thoughts to the DOJ. Will you?"
The ADA and the Web: Concerns and Misconceptions
A discussion of commonly held concerns and misconceptions about the potential applicability of the ADA to web sites.
News
Yahoo Accessibility Blog Launched
Yahoo's Accessibility team launched their accessibility blog. Check it out!
New Free Screenreader From Screenreader.net
Thunder is screenreader.net's free screenreader, works on Windows 7, Vista, or XP.
WebAIM Web Accessibility Training
WebAIM has scheduled our next two-day training for September 22-23, 2010.
Tips and Resources
Say No to noscript
Gez Lemon advocates for javascript progressive enhancement, rather than relying on fallback content.
Ten Common Accessibility Problems
Roger Hudson provides a very good list of accessibility issues and what to do about them.
Should photos in photo-sharing sites have alternate text?
Are photos in photo-sharing sites eye-candy or content? Should they be given alternative text?
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