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25 January 2007

IMRG launches website accessibility tool

A toolbar that will help people with disabilities to navigate websites has been launched by the Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG).
http://www.itweek.co.uk/

New Dutch accessibility law

PPK writes, "On 1 September last year the new Dutch law on the quality of government websites went into effect. At the time I read a short note on a Dutch blog that the new law made accessibility mandatory, nodded sagely, decided it was about time, and went on with my work without actually looking at the new law." Now he’s had a look and these are his comments.
http://www.quirksmode.org/

Accessibility Enhancements Energise New Powergen Website

Powergen have launched a new website.
http://www.clickpress.com/

Future alerts:

Cognitive Disabilities and the Web: What We Think We Know

Web cast: to be held Wednesday January 31st, 2007 from 1:00 - 2:00 PM MST. No idea what that is in GMT!
http://ncdae.org/

BarCampLondon2

17-18th of Feb in London. Looks like an interesting event!
http://barcamp.org/BarCampLondon2

Articles:

Using zoom layouts - alternative style sheets for improving your site’s accessibility

Our very own Kath Moonan has written an article on zoom layouts.
http://www.icthubknowledgebase.org.uk/zoomlayouts

Five CSS tricks that repeatedly saved my a**e, why need more?

Something from the bloggy goodness of Chris Heilmann.
http://www.wait-till-i.com/

Seven accessibility mistakes you don’t want to make

I particularly like: Catering to your client–not their clients. Insightful!
http://www.456bereastreet.com/

Web design: 15 important research findings you should know

http://meiert.com/

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