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Improving Web Accessibility for the Visually Impaired

John Walsh (Works in the Access Services Department at Cochise Community College, Sierra Vista, Arizona and is completing his MLS at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources & Library Science, Arizona, USA. (jwalsh@email.arizona.edu))

Library Hi Tech News

ISSN: 0741-9058

Article publication date: 1 September 2006

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Abstract

Purpose

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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

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Overview of how libraries are responding to the ADA mandates.

Findings

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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

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This paper is useful for current information on this new directive and there are many new resources listed for consultation.

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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

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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