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Information Technology Accessibility: A New Era Emerges
Technical Series: Tips for Designing Accessible Websites -
http://askjan.org/media/webpages.html
Universal accessibility in the electronic and information technology (E&IT) sector holds unparalleled promise and opportunity for people with disabilities never before seen in America’s history. Many people are surprised to learn just how much of the world’s population is affected by a disability, and how valuable accessible design of E&IT is to U.S. and international governments, private industries, and educational institutions.
To understand the impact one has to look no further than the World Health Organization which indicates that people with disabilities are the world’s largest and fastest growing minority group. With the population of the United States aging, and the likelihood of developing a disability or other mobility limitations increasing with age, the growth in the number of people with disabilities can be expected to rise dramatically. Also impacting this formula is the growing population of veterans with disabilities.
This is an exciting time, of great promise and opportunity for people of all abilities. This is a new era for America’s citizens, one where emerging new technologies and mobile computing devices are serving as enablers for people of all ages and all levels of education. Designing and delivering E&IT to be fully accessible ensures all our citizens can enjoy the benefits and advantages of technology to enrich their lives and fulfill their dreams. - Excerpt from a White Paper created by TecAccess with a quote from Beth Loy, Ph.D., Principal Consultant, JAN
Technical Series: Tips for Designing Accessible Websites -
http://askjan.org/media/webpages.html
http://askjan.org/media/webpages.html
Universal accessibility in the electronic and information technology (E&IT) sector holds unparalleled promise and opportunity for people with disabilities never before seen in America’s history. Many people are surprised to learn just how much of the world’s population is affected by a disability, and how valuable accessible design of E&IT is to U.S. and international governments, private industries, and educational institutions.
To understand the impact one has to look no further than the World Health Organization which indicates that people with disabilities are the world’s largest and fastest growing minority group. With the population of the United States aging, and the likelihood of developing a disability or other mobility limitations increasing with age, the growth in the number of people with disabilities can be expected to rise dramatically. Also impacting this formula is the growing population of veterans with disabilities.
This is an exciting time, of great promise and opportunity for people of all abilities. This is a new era for America’s citizens, one where emerging new technologies and mobile computing devices are serving as enablers for people of all ages and all levels of education. Designing and delivering E&IT to be fully accessible ensures all our citizens can enjoy the benefits and advantages of technology to enrich their lives and fulfill their dreams. - Excerpt from a White Paper created by TecAccess with a quote from Beth Loy, Ph.D., Principal Consultant, JAN
Technical Series: Tips for Designing Accessible Websites -
http://askjan.org/media/webpages.html
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