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AbilityNet test accessibility using Morae

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Being a tester in a usability laboratory confirmed the benefits of usability/accessibility testing technology. [Read More...]

Accessibility Interoperability Alliance News

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:00:00 +0100

The Accessibility Interoperability Alliance (AIA) brings together IT and AT vendors to discuss and resolve interoperability issues. It should greatly improve the user experience for people with disabilities. [Read More...]

Non-accessible websites will be costly

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0100

A class action has just cost the US retailer Target 6 million dollars plus expenses. Making the website accessible would have been a much more profitable option. [Read More...]

Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking improves accessibility for all

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Nuance recently announced release 10 of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, the speech recognition system. It will be attractive to any user; but has some special benefits for people with a disability that means that they cannot use the keyboard. [Read More...]

Why not make the iPhone more Accessible?

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0100

The iPhone, out of the box, is not very accessible but with a bit of imagination and technology it could become a must-buy for people with a variety of disabilities. [Read More...]

Tricerion and accessible picture passwords

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Replacing passwords with pictures may be more secure but it could be less accessible. Tricerion has a solution that can be used by all. [Read More...]

Accessible website navigation pt3

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Being able to navigate around a web site easily is important to all users but for people with disabilities getting to the required information with the minimum number of clicks can be critical to the usability. Part 3. [Read More...]

Accessibility Conferences

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +0100

There is a constant stream of accessibility and disability related conferences it seems to me to be useful to have a blog listing these. [Read More...]

Accessible website navigation pt2

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Accessible website navigation pt1

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Vasco provides accessible security to an Italian bank

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +0100

IntesaSanpaolo needed to improve customer security and continue to support their customers with disabilities; Vasco had the solution. [Read More...]

When is an accessible PDF accessible?

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Documents produced by the standards bodies are not as accessible as they should be. Looking at one particular document suggests changes that should be made. [Read More...]

Talking websites improve accessibility and sales

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Making it easy to listen to a website opens it up to people with a variety of disabilities. But it also makes it more attractive to everyone else, so improving sales. [Read More...]

Standards must be accessible

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Documents produced by standards bodies such as BSi, in the UK, and CEN in Europe are normally not accessible. Can there be any excuse and when will this change? [Read More...]

European e-Inclusion Awards 2008 - please enter

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +0100

The European Union is becoming much more active in the e-inclusion arena. This latest award announcement could give valuable public exposure to organisations that take disability and accessibility seriously. [Read More...]

Lotus Symphony 1 freely accessible to all

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Lotus Symphony is IBM's implementation of Open Office and is freely downloadable. As it is also accessible it will be attractive to many users with disabilities. [Read More...]

Accessibility and process and control - a response to a blog

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Your business should have an accessibility policy and it needs IT processes and controls to ensure the policy is supported and adhered to by projects of all sizes and flavours. [Read More...]

Accessibility is imbedded in trustworthy computing at Microsoft

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Microsoft's commitment to accessibility can be seen by its position in the organisation's hierarchy alongside security, privacy and reliability. [Read More...]

Mindjet Connect boosts accessibility

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Mind maps are an excellent communication media for developing new ideas. So the latest version of Mindjet that enables collaboration amongst multiple participants is a winner, especially for anyone who finds travelling a challenge. [Read More...]

European Standards on ICT Accessibility : report on phase I

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:00:00 +0100

The European Union (EU) is developing standards for the procurement of accessible Information and Communication Technology by public bodies. Phase 1 is nearing completion what does/will it contain and mean? [Read More...]

Three inexpensive and essential investments for website commissioners

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Thu, 29 May 2008 06:05:00 +0100

Whenever we buy or commission anything we do not need to be an expert but we do need to know the right questions to ask . Here are three documents that any website commissioner should invest in to be able to ask the questions. [Read More...]

Should websites include sign language?

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00:00 +0100

British Sign Language is distinct from English. Why should we include it on websites and what are the issues? [Read More...]

The Future of Usability Testing

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Fri, 23 May 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Usability design and testing is not incorporated into all system developments. TechSmith hosted a roundtable to discuss why and how it can be made business as usual. [Read More...]

Accessible copiers and printers

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Mon, 19 May 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Touch-screens have accessibility issues and Xerox has a solution for their printers and copiers. Should the solution be used on a wider range of products? Should it be a mandatory requirement? [Read More...]

Collaboration software opens up the world to people with disabilities

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 +0100

The accessibility of collaboration suites, that combine multiple modes of interaction, may be a boon to the enterprise but can be life changing for people with disabilities. [Read More...]

e-Access 08 was a great day in London

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Tue, 06 May 2008 06:00:00 +0100

e-Access is a great conference. Comparing e-Access 08 with 06 shows that accessibility has moved forward to an extent. [Read More...]

Ideas for accessibility from HP Climate Strategy

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:05:00 +0100

HP's strategy for climate change can be used as a model to provide a strategy for accessibility for any organisation. [Read More...]

Effective usability and accessibility testing

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:00:00 +0100

Creating accessible and usable ICT system is a complex process but the only proof of success is real users being delighted with their interactions. With Morae developers can demonstrate success or learn what needs to be changed. [Read More...]

See the naked bodies of 500 websites for one day only

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:00:00 +0100

April 9th is CSS Naked Day 08 and over 500 websites have promised to switch their CSS off for the day. Why? [Read More...]

UK Business Taskforce on Accessible Technology

Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:00:00 +0100

A group of heavyweight employers have set up a taskforce to investigate accessible technology. It should have a major impact on all stakeholders. [Read More...]