Posted on September 24, 2008 by skillkick
Seale (2006) suggests that the introduction of standards, guidelines and legislation has not led to a significant improvement in accessibility. I would disagree. Yes, there is no doubt that there is a long way to go and progress is slow – but to say that there has been no significant improvement – I think is [...]
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Posted on September 11, 2008 by skillkick
Issue 1: Lack of staff awareness to what accessibility means and obligations
JISC TechDis provide excellent advice for staff training and makes it clear that accessibility awareness needs to be increased in all companies and that it is everybody’s responsibility. Staff require different advice, depending on their role and responsibilities. Problems also arise in the cost [...]
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Posted on September 10, 2008 by skillkick
According to Seale, 2006, all the players in accessible e-learning have their own perspectives and their own stories to tell.
What is your perspective or story?
What events, people or objects have influenced your current perspective regarding accessibility?
How conscious are you of these factors when you are reading and thinking about accessibility issues?
I have [...]
Filed under: H810 Week 1 | Tagged: accessibility, attitudes, cost, disability, OU, problems, Seale, useability, webdesign | 1 Comment »