Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIAs) are not just possible but freely obtained through open source techniques. ARIA developer Becky Gibson will demonstrate ARIA coding techniques and existing toolkits to solve real world challenges posed by accessible technology advocate Sharron Rush.
Sharron Rush Exec Dir, Knowbility.org
Becky Gibson Web Accessibility Architect, IBM
Developers are increasingly interested in delivering accessible applications that use Flash-based technologies but are uncertain as to what is possible and how to develop and test their applications. This panel will look at best practices and examples, and share information on what’s new in Flash accessibility.
Andrew Kirkpatrick, Adobe
Alaric Cole, Yahoo!
Thea Eaton, DoodleDoo
Niqui Merret, Jade Hopper
Peter White tells the story of Louis Braille, the founder of Braille, and the story behind his invention, in the light of new technology for the blind, which threatens to make it redundant.
Tagged with documentary braille blindness accessibility technology history
Freedom Scientific’s Chief Technical Officer Glen Gordon explains ARIA and its benefits. Jonathan Mosen then demonstrates some applications with ARIA enabled for improved accessibility.
From: http://www.freedomscientific.com/FSCast/episodes/fscast026-january2009.asp
Tagged with accessibility aria screenreader
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