Abrahams Accessibility on IT-Analysis.com

Android: Ice Cream Sandwich Accessibliity

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 +0100

Last Novemeber I wrote a blog about the inaccessibility of mobile apps. In it I used Apple iOS as an example of a accessible platform and then bemoaned the fact that many apps running under iOS were... [Read More...]

The accessibility bugs project - good start, more to do

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0100

A group of a11y (the accessible way to write accessibility) specialist have decided to try and get the browser manufacturers to fix browser inconsistencies that impact on a11y. There are a variety of... [Read More...]

Inaccessibility of mobile apps and ebooks

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0100

I recently wrote an article about the new iPhone 4S accessibility. Having continued to use it I am still impressed by its accessibility features. However - how often is there a however! - the... [Read More...]

Animated gifs are a turn off

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0100

Amongst the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 (WCAG 2.0) is guideline 2.3 that says 'Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures'. This relates to fast flashing images that... [Read More...]

OneVoice announced a major web accessibility initiative at e-access 11

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 06:00:00 +0100

The OneVoice for Accessible ICT Coalition announced a new web accessibility initiative at the recent e-access 11 conference. Too many websites are not accessible and one of the reasons for this is... [Read More...]

OneVoice Initiative to be Announced at e-access 11

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:00:00 +0100

There are a very large number of websites, both in the public and private sector, that are not fully accessible. The reasons for this sad state of affairs include: Ignorance: the web site owners are... [Read More...]

250 Good News Stories at T4G Award Ceremony

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:00:00 +0100

The first Technology4Good Awards attracted 250 nominations; each one a good news story showing how technology, altruism, hard work and skill combined to make life better for people who are digitally... [Read More...]

e-Access 11, 28 June, is only a month away

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Tue, 24 May 2011 06:00:00 +0100

e-Access is only a month away and will be the best e-Access conference to date.The committee arranging it have brought together a stellar group of speakers. In one day you will hear from: Ed Vaizey,... [Read More...]

National Digital 11 conference - digital by default, accessible by default

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Tue, 17 May 2011 07:00:00 +0100

The UK National Digital conference ND11 took place last week on 11–12 May 2011. It was run by RaceOnline and it concentrated on how to get the 9 million people in the UK, who are still not... [Read More...]

The FT Bowen Craggs Web Effectiveness Index includes accessibility checks

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0100

The 5th annual Financial Times Bowen Craggs Index was published 20 April 2011 ( http://www.bowencraggs.com/ftindex/). It is an in-depth analysis of the web effectiveness of 75 of the world's top... [Read More...]

Accessible PDF draft standard out for Public Comment

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 07:00:00 +0100

The BSI are asking for public comment on the forthcoming standard on accessible PDF, commonly known as PDF/UA. Comments must be submitted by 30 April 2011. The standard is officially known as ISO... [Read More...]

Mac App Store and VoiceOver does work!

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:00:00 +0100

I recently wrote a blog complaining about the lack of VoiceOver support for the Mac App Store (MAS). Apple have responded by showing me how to access the MAS using VoiceOver. So I must apologise that... [Read More...]

Searching for Firefox accessibility add-ons

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0100

About 2 years ago I pointed out to Mozilla development that it was very difficult to find add-ons that were relevant to accessibility. The basic problem was that there were a limited number of... [Read More...]

Accessibility issue with Apple Mac App store

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0100

I have written articles over the years praising Apple for taking accessibility very seriously and enthusing on how it has been integrated into Apple products to the benefit of people with... [Read More...]

UK Technology4Good awards launched

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:00:00 +0100

These exciting new Awards celebrate the hard work of the many charities, businesses�and individuals across the UK who use digital technologies to help change our communities for the better.... [Read More...]

Usability and Accessibility of Apple Mac App Store

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:00:00 +0100

I recently set up a contact group in my Apple Mac address book. I wanted to distribute a document with the names, telephones and email addresses so that all the members of the group could contact... [Read More...]

Adobe Reader X improves usability and accessibility

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Adobe have recently started shipping Adobe Reader X (pronounced ten) with some interesting new features. In previous versions of the Reader it was only possible to add comments or editing if the... [Read More...]

Fix My Web get Feedback from Users

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:00:00 +0100

I recently wrote a blog 'Fix The Web Campaign for reporting web accessibility issues' that describes a new method for reporting web accessibility issues on any site. It lead me to think that a good... [Read More...]

Fix The Web Campaign for reporting web accessibility issues

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 07:00:00 +0100

An ingenious new campaign called Fix the Web has been launched to tackle the problem of inaccessible websites on a massive scale. Fix the Web is an initiative of Citizens... [Read More...]

eAccessibility Plan Launched by UK Government

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Plans to improve public websites, upgrade IT equipment and provide better online content to suit the needs of disabled people were unveiled by Communications Minister, Ed Vaizey today, 12 October... [Read More...]

Can anyone use audio CAPTCHA

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0100

I recently met a blind student and added him to my LinkedIn buddies. As many of my readers will know if you log on to LinkedIn the first screen you get is a CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public... [Read More...]

The Information Dividend: Why IT makes you 'happier'

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:00:00 +0100

A global study from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, shows that access to information technology has a 'statistically significant, positive impact on life satisfaction'. Additionally, the report... [Read More...]

What is the future of accessibility?

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:00:00 +0100

In 5 years time will ICT be more or less accessible? What are the major drivers and what are the major challenges? Listen to my views in a webinar hosted by Xenos 29 September 11:00 (EST) 16:00... [Read More...]

Survey on the needs and obstacles to accessibility in development

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0100

I am an associate member of the Accessibility Interoperability Alliance (AIA) and was sent the following request. I am not involved day to day in the development process so I cannot... [Read More...]

W3C verification tool Unicorn

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 07:00:00 +0100

W3C recently announced the release of Unicorn, a one-stop tool to help people improve the quality of their Web pages. Unicorn combines a number of popular tools from W3C in a single, easy interface,... [Read More...]

New Working Draft of Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG 2.0)

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Creating accessible web content is a challenge. Many of the tools used to author web content make this challenge bigger because they do not give the author any help or guidance in creating... [Read More...]

Ed Vaizey, The New Digital Minister, is the keynote speaker at e-Access

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Ed Vaizey, the new minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries with responsibility for digital access and inclusion, is confirmed as the keynote speaker for e-Access '10: the annual... [Read More...]

Please Review the latest BSI Accessibility Code of Practice now

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Once an organization has recognised the importance of Web accessibility the first question that will be asked is how do we commission an accessible web environment. Since 2006 the most effective... [Read More...]

Bloor Invites you to e-Access '10

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Bloor Research, as a member of the OneVoice for Accessible ICT Coalition, is delighted to invite you to e-Access '10. Bloor Analyst, Peter Abrahams, will be chairing the session 'Where do I... [Read More...]

Get educated in Design for All and Accessible ICT

rss@it-analysis.com (Peter Abrahams, Bloor Research) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:00:00 +0100

To make an ICT product accessible it needs to be designed to support the widest possible range of abilities, this process is described by the phrase 'Design for All'.Although there has been a great... [Read More...]