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Grant
Staff
User
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We have attempted to design a
website that is accessible to all. For those with a range of operating systems,
browsers and internet connections… the site is designed with: - reduced
amount of time for the pages to load
- only one plug-in required, as we
know many schools and institutions limit the user's ability to download files.
- large files are links from pages
- instruction to
increase font size
 For
user's with disabilities, the site pages are WC3 approved as is indicated by the
symbol to the right. Examples include:
- text equivalents of non-text
media (photos, graphics, bullets, audio descriptions, and video and descriptions
for pictures)
- simply designed consistent style sheets (headers, table
layout) depict level of training; standard menu format, high contrast
- user
controlled moving, scrolling objects
- use of keyboard commands to navigate
- clear
and consistent navigational tools are used throughout the site
- appropriate
color contrast
- accessible to screen readers
- NO frames
Courses
on designing accessible websites
(from Nancy
Fire)WebAIM
The Web Accessibility In Mind website offers a range of information including
samples of accessible html markups, simulations, handbooks, etc. Information
Technology Technical Assistance and Training Center (ITTATC) Web Accessibility
Course
A free, Web-based course for HTML knowledgeable web developers;
teaches techniques for creating accessible web sites.
EASI:
Equal Access to Software and Information
Barrier-free
Information technology
Beginners
Barrier-free Web Design Course
Advanced
Barrier-free Web Design Course HTML
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