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04 April, 2010 by Glenda Watson Hyatt

2.8 million Americans have colour blindness. Colour perception problems are important considerations when developing web sites to ensure that all users have access to the content and the functionality of sites. Tips and trick how to fix it.

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02 February, 2010 by Glenda Watson Hyatt

In his review of New York City’s website, the esteemed web accessibility expert Jim Thatcher docked the site points for not having headings, which assist readers in navigating the content. WebAIM’s Screen Reader User Survey found that headings are the primary mechanism for finding information within a page. A good heading structure is an essential [...]

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01 January, 2010 by Jim Thatcher

Jim Thatcher, one of the godfathers of Section 508, reviews Government websites on Web Accessibility.
In this article, Jim verdicts on the website of Houston, Texas, honored in 2008 as the most accessible city in the country for people with disabilities.

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01 January, 2010 by Glenda Watson Hyatt

Glenda Watson Hyatt gives tips and tricks how to make your government website accessible for people with disabilities.

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01 January, 2010 by Jim Thatcher

Jim Thatcher, one of the godfathers of Section 508, reviews Government websites on Web Accessibility.
In this article, Jim verdicts on the accessibility of website of New York City.

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01 January, 2010 by Glenda Watson Hyatt

Many people with disabilities own dogs, either for the companionship of pets or for the assistance provided by guide and service dogs. In this post, Glenda Watson Hyatt, who has cerebral palsy which limits her muscle coordination and hand function and who types with only her left thumb, reports on getting a dog license on Seattle.gov

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12 December, 2009 by Jim Thatcher

Jim Thatcher, one of the godfathers of Section 508, reviews Government websites on Web Accessibility.
In this article, Jim verdicts on the website of Washington DC, the seat of President Obama’s Open Government.

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12 December, 2009 by Glenda Watson Hyatt

For a society that values independence and freedom, web accessibility is more than Section 508. Creating accessible websites enables and empowers those individuals who otherwise would be dependent on others for assistance with yet another task.

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12 December, 2009 by Michael Riedyk

Dear Santa,
This year, I’m asking for a better e-Government.
Wish #1 of 4.

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