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* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/wcag-contrast-checker/ WCAG Contrast checker]  
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/wcag-contrast-checker/ WCAG Contrast checker]  


; Assistive technology for browsers
; Assistive technology for browsers (no need to install)


* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/text-to-voice/ Text to Voice] Firefox extension
* [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/text-to-voice/ Text to Voice] Firefox extension

Revision as of 22:29, 17 April 2011

COAP 2170 Week 6 program

Topic: Accessibility


Monday

Introduction

(Videos)

Principles
Categories of users

......

Online accessbility testing
  • TAW3 online checks WCAG 2.0 compliance at all levels. E.g. our friendly university home page has 431 problems and 93 warnings .....
Designers tools (usually web browser extensions)
Assistive technology for browsers (no need to install)
  • LowBrowse Firefox plugin to make browsing more accessible to users with low vision. (not available for Firefox 4.0)
  • Reader helps you read more of the web by transforming text on any website using fonts, colors, and layouts of your choosing.

Wednesday

Homework 6