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Today marks another World Usability Day with the theme of “Sustainability”. What is World Usability Day? World Usability Day was founded to ensure that the services and products important to life are easier to access and simpler to use. Each year, it has a specific focus and is honored around the world on the second [...]
As Stuart Culshaw pointed out in recent correspondence with me, this is a good case for showing how acronyms can be used irresponsibly. A few days ago, Paul Bernstein pointed out to some of us that Susan Burton, Tom Gorski, Mike Murry, Russ Bombardieri, George Hayhoe, Rob Hanna, Linda Oestreich, Stuart Culshaw, Andrea L Ames, [...]
Ada Lovelace day is here – March 24 – so this post is about women in technology, as promised. Accessible technology was an even nicer goal, so may I present Judy Brewer Wendy Chisholm Shawn Henry Henny Swan These women work in fields that influence our members directly or indirectly. Personally, I am in awe [...]
The AccessAbility SIG now has a group on LinkedIn for professional networking by people interested in accessibility issues. To join the group, go to http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=1852045 Joining will allow you to find and contact other STC AccessAbility SIG members on LinkedIn. The goal of this group is to help members: Reach other LinkedIn members who are [...]
See the The 56th Presidential Inaugural Schedule at http://www.pic2009.org/page/content/weekendschedule/ for today’s events and maps for how to get downtown. Be part of history and upload your photos to the Official Inaugural Book at http://photobucket.com/obamaphotobook (a selection of photos will be included in the Official Inaugural Book). Another site with great photos is at http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/inaugural_preparations.html. Be [...]
October is designated as an opportunity for the GSFC community to gain an awareness of various aspects of disability and accessibility needs. The Equal Opportunity Programs Office is sponsoring a number of events that would be of particular interest to management, supervisory staff, and others who will likely face issues relating to hidden disabilities, cognitive [...]
Some attendees at the June 2008 STC conference may recall the session about “Communicating and Creating Training for Disasters and Emergencies” presented by members of the Environmental, Safety, and Health SIG. “How do you write emergency training that will engage people to become prepared when they are apprehensive about their safety?” At the other end [...]
“Puppies Behind Bars” trains inmates to raise puppies to become service dogs for the disabled and explosive detection canines for law enforcement. Another program “Paws & Reflect Friendly Visiting Program” trains the dogs with homebound elderly in New York City to get used to oxygen machines, walkers, and more. Watch the full video for examples [...]
STC Usability SIG Topics in Usability: Accessibility STC Usability SIG articles on "Accessibility, Ergonomics, and Special Audiences" at http://www.stcsig.org/usability/topics/ Alertbox: Current Issues in Web Usability Bi-weekly column by Dr. Jakob Nielsen, principal, Nielsen Norman Group Futures Laboratory The Argonne Futures Lab performs basic and applied research in advanced communications, collaboration, and visualization technologies (for example, [...]
Beyond the AP Stylebook: Language and Usage Guide for Reporters and Editors from Ragged Edge Online Common Latin abbreviations and expressions used in writing Glossary & Terms Tools Careers: How can I become a technical writer? Jargon to Avoid in Scientific and Technical Writing Society for Technical Communication (STC) Scientific Communication SIG of STC STC [...]
Anxiety Disorders information provided by the National Institute of Mental Health. Anxiety, Fears, and Phobias information provided by KidsHealth. KidsHealth provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Irked Magazine Irked Magazine is committed to the basic idea that people improve when they know someone is paying attention. Founded by an agoraphobe, [...]
AbleArts a disabled theater company based in Delaware Artsline provides information on all the arts and leisure services available, both as audience or participants. The Artsline database provides updated data on the access to the arts and leisure venues and pursuits in the capital city of London. See their Links page and their special Projects [...]
Bazyn Communications Helping people to realize their full potential; advice on resumes and skills, setting goals, projecting an image, and more. Bipolar Dream [Canada] British Mental Health Law [United Kingdom] Declaration on the Rights of Mentally Retarded Persons Proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 2856 (XXVI) of 20 December 1971 [Switzerland] Handling your Psychiatric Disability in [...]
Ability Magazine Access World from the American Foundation for the Blind Acupuncture in Medicine ADDitude is a resource for people with ADD or AD/HD or people who have children with ADD or AD/HD American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) eNews Arthritis Today Magazine Archive of Vision and other Health Articles from USA Today Health Trends [...]
ABA Commission on Disabilities ACLU position / briefing paper: Disability Rights, January 1, 1999 ADA&IT Technical Assistance Centers ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG) ADA Guide for Places of Lodging: Serving Guests Who Are Blind Or Who Have Low Vision ADA Hot Links and Document Center Adapt grassroots disability rights organization Administration on [...]
Invisible Disabilities Association of Canada Invisible Disabilities: Look a Little Deeper The Invisible Disabilities Advocate (IDA) For people living with chronic illness or pain, others often have difficulty understanding, because to them you do not "look" sick or in pain. IDA is a nonprofit organization that helps friends and family discover what to say, what [...]
Access Board Emergency Evacuation Procedures is the Access Board’s current emergency evacuation plan, which it is making publicly available, along with information on how it was developed, as a resource for other organizations who may implement or update their own plans. Access Board’s Resources on Emergency Evacuation and Disaster Preparedness The Access Board develops and [...]
Aid & Resources Against the Wind: Protecting Your Home From Hurricane Wind Damage is a FEMA brochure with information provided by the American Red Cross, The Home Depot, Georgia Emergency Management Agency, and the National Association of Home Builders of the United States (228 K .pdf) American Red Cross American Red Cross Hurricane Season Get [...]
Accessible Games and Puzzles for People with Disabilities Ability Kids Administration for Children & Families is a federal agency funding state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families. AbleNet products and solutions for teaching children with [...]
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