Luckily, we live in a world where the specific needs of individuals with a disability are recognized and accommodated. However, accessibility to buildings and stores is not always guaranteed. Most buildings provide parking spaces and ramps that make access easier for individuals who rely on wheelchairs, scooters,or walkers for mobility. In the occasion when such accommodations are not present, […]
Posts with the Accessibility tag
Travel Series: Accessibility at Indianapolis International Airport
The holiday season is upon us and people are travelling by plane to see their loved ones now, more than during any other time of the year. Holiday travel can be a stressful experience for anyone, but for individuals with disabilities, it can be a near impossibility. Thankfully, efforts and accommodations are often made to […]
HollyRod Foundation Donating iPads to Nonverbal Children Who Have Autism
The HollyRod Foundation is donating Apple iPads to children who have autism and are either nonverbal or have severe difficulty communicating. According to the foundation, one in every 110 kids has been diagnosed with Autism, and 25% of those may never develop verbal communication. Fortunately, the iPad in combination with special software can give many […]
Travel Series: Flying with Southwest Airlines
For individuals with disabilities who want to travel during the holiday season, accessibility on airplanes and at airports becomes a concern. In fact, accessibility during travel for these individuals is a concern year round. Luckily, some airlines have made it a top priority to accommodate and ease the travel experience for people who may be […]
Accessibility Camp DC
What: Accessibility Camp When: October, 9, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m. Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Washington D.C. The event is FREE for attendees, and topics will cover web accessibility. The following is a list of possible topics for the event: 508 Compliance Practical ways to make you website accessible Accessible PDFs […]
Online Accessibility Conference
What: Online, Live Accessibility Conference When: Wednesday, September 30, 2010 from 9am-5pm EST Where: Online at Accessibility Summit Environments for Humans brings together some of the Web’s most notable experts in accessibility for an all-new, all-day online conference, the Accessibility Summit. The first 50 tickets are only $149 for individual tickets, or $449 for a […]