Improving Web Accessibility for the Visually Impaired
Abstract
Purpose
Ergonomic concerns dictate the need to be attentive to web accessibility for the visually impaired. The purpose is to update readers about how the ADA is influencing new standards for web accessibility for the visually impaired. There are many new products and tools that contribute to improving the accessibility of web content.
Design/methodology/approach
Overview of how libraries are responding to the ADA mandates.
Findings
With reasonable accommodation libraries can make a big difference in how visually impaired readers can have a better experience with using the computer.
Originality/value
This paper is useful for current information on this new directive and there are many new resources listed for consultation.
Keywords
Citation
Walsh, J. (2006), "Improving Web Accessibility for the Visually Impaired", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 23 No. 8, pp. 29-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050610713709
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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