Siri Shortcuts stands to be a boon for people living with disability – Lifekludger

I watched the Apple WWDC presentation this morning and was excited to see the announcement of Shortcuts. Siri Shortcuts Streamline the things you do often with shortcuts. Siri can now intelligently pair your daily routines with third-party apps to suggest convenient shortcuts right when you need them. So if you typically pick up a coffee

Upcoming accessibility improvements for Microsoft Edge revealed – WinBeta

  Upcoming accessibility improvements for Microsoft Edge revealed WinBeta For those of you hoping Microsoft’s newest browser Edge becomes the ideal replacement to Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer, Microsoft is reassuring consumers that they are committed to making Edge the best tool for browsing the web. Today, the … Microsoft shows how the Narrator feature helps

Trail of Cedars Restored in Effort to Expand Accessibility in Glacier Park – Flathead Beacon

  Trail of Cedars Restored in Effort to Expand Accessibility in Glacier Park Flathead Beacon The trail was one of the first handicap accessible trails in the park, but it had since deteriorated to where it no longer meets federal standards. It has been repaved with a sustainable non-asphalt polymer pavement that Gordon said should

Accessibility ramping up with local businesses – MetroNews Canada

MetroNews Canada Accessibility ramping up with local businessesMetroNews Canada“Ramp it up is a really simple solution to a big problem within the city, especially in older neighbourhoods,” said Alison Grittner, RAD Renovations Program Coordinator with Accessible Housing, the organization behind the project. The program … … (curated by Lifekludger)Complete story at source: accessibility – Google

Street View accessibility improved in Google Maps app – AndroidGuys

AndroidGuys Street View accessibility improved in Google Maps appAndroidGuysStreet View accessibility improved in Google Maps app. I don’t know about you, but I’ve always wondered why Street View hasn’t been incorporated well in the Google Maps mobile app. It’s a useful feature. Historically, we’ve had to download a separate …and more » … (curated by Lifekludger)Complete story

Moto G 2015 accessibility options – Android Central

Moto G 2015 accessibility options Android Central Android phones have come a long way in the accessibility department, and the Moto G 2015 is no exception. Using the features and tools Google has provided for Android Lollipop, the Moto G 2015 has plenty of options for those with trouble seeing or … (curated by Lifekludger)

What Apple’s 3D Touch could mean for accessibility – Digital Arts Online

Digital Arts Online What Apple’s 3D Touch could mean for accessibilityDigital Arts OnlineApple is calling 3D Touch the “next generation of Multi-Touch”, with Peek and Pop and Quick Actions. My first impression is that the new technologies look pretty cool. From an accessibility perspective, there are some obvious benefits that jump out at …and more »

WCAG Cheat Sheets

Know any others? WCAG 2.0 Checklist by Paul J Adam Interactive WCAG by Viget WebAIM’s WCAG 2.0 Checklist Accessibility responsibility breakdown (WCAG 2.0) by W3C (curated by Lifekludger) Complete story at source: Web Axe

Designing for Non-Native Speakers

… Some curious facts emerge when you compare the languages most sites use, versus the languages most internet users speak. While around half of all web pages are in English, only about 28 percent of the people using the internet speak English as a first language. Interesting, right? There are billions of people who use

Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo And Others Push For Accessibility Development – ReadWrite

  ReadWrite Facebook, Microsoft, Yahoo And Others Push For Accessibility Development ReadWrite As the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) approaches, a new group has formed to champion the cause of development for accessibility. Several educators and tech companies have joined forces in an effort dubbed Teaching … … (curated by Lifekludger) Complete