In a nutshell
Quick overview of accessibility requirements (the Sec. 508 Refresh), who’s responsible, and what software tools are needed.
See Bevi Chagnon’s slidedeck from her presentation at PDF Day earlier this year. It’s a good overview for bosses and managers, so feel free to pass it along to your higher ups.
www.pubcom.com/downloads/managing-sec-508_v13_508.pdf
So many fonts...how to choose?
Helpful links and tips about selecting and using fonts.
- PubCom’s "Got Dingbats" chart has a section on recommended fonts that are Unicode (OpenType) and can be embedded into document files (both requirements for accessibility). Many in the list are also open source which means they can be freely used in any document without additional fees to the font manufacturer. See www.pubcom.com/books/bevi_dingbats/dingbats_chart.shtml
The Smithsonian's Cooper Hewitt Design Museum
Fascinating exhibit on new technologies for people with disabilities— ACCESS + ABILITY. Runs through Labor Day in New York City.
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Why headings are critical
July's blog talks about how heading tags are used by people who use screen readers.
Download the demonstration Word and PDF files to see heading styles and <tags> at work!
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Software Updates
Expect new major releases from Microsoft and Adobe this fall, if the companies stick to their usual annual release schedule.
Our June blog talks about the software needed for accessibility and lists the current versions today. See A Secton 508 Strategy. |
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Events
Exhibit: Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt Musem exibit on… |
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