Assessing the Accessibility of Web 2.0 Tools
by Wendy Torres
Senior Instructional Technologist
Twitter handle: @Tech_snacks
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Senior Instructional Technologist
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-B.A. Special Education-M. Ed Instructional Technology
-Mother of two. (One in college and one who is in Fifth Grade) The Fifth grader is Autistic.
-I took it for granted that websites and Web 2.0 tools were accessible.
- I just assumed they were. It was only when I started really looking into the accessibility of Web products, did I realize many of them were not.
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So what are Web 2.0 tools?Loading...
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Web 2.0 tools are web-based tools that focus on user collaboration, sharing of user-generated content, and social networking.Many are free to use and work on multiple platforms.
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The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( amended many times)
This includes electronic technology.
These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities, and user friendly for everyone.
The guidelines have three levels of accessibility (A, AA and AAA)
The guidelines have three levels of accessibility (A, AA and AAA)
A (VPAT™) is a document that explains how information and communication technology (ICT) products such as software, hardware, electronic content, and support documentation meet (conform to) the (Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) for IT accessibility.
Verna Myers stated that “Diversity is being invited to the party. Inclusion is being asked to dance.”
"Just got a @joinClubhouse invite. My welcome didn't last too long. The app has buttons that could be labeled for screen readers, but aren't, and Voiceover users seem to have no way to edit our profiles. Inaccessible code is digital redlining that keeps us out of communal spaces. "
-Chancey Fleet @ChanceyFleet
-Chancey Fleet @ChanceyFleet
Students with disabilities are a vulnerable population in higher education.
19% of students in North America have a disability.
60% to 80% of North American undergrads choose not to disclose a disability.