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Making the world more accessible with web design

Candid

When architects and construction professionals start designing a building, one of the first things they have to consider is accessibility. Good building accessibility means creating spaces that can be used by anyone. Accessibility by itself refers to the “ability to access.” What is web accessibility?

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Towards Global Access for the Print Disabled

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

A Policy Update from an engineer, Jim Fruchterman of Benetech June 8, 2010 The international copyright negotiations in Geneva around a proposed Treaty for the Visually Impaired (“TVI”) have been steadily heating up. A definition of formats that includes Braille, audio and digital text, but excludes large print and video.

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Technological Protection Measures and the Blind

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Why Circumvention for the Purposes of Access is Crucial A Bookshare Briefing Paper Prepared for the Diplomatic Conference for Visually Impaired Persons The distributors of digital content often use technological protection measures (TPMs) to discourage the making of unauthorized copies.

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Don’t Overlook These Factors When Choosing Your Next Fundraising Event Venue

Bloomerang

When looking at the cost for a facility, factor in things like their room rental fees, their catering minimums, and their gratuity policy. Some facilities also charge for parking, WIFI, Audio Visual, Stages, etc. Accessibility to guests. Is the venue easily accessible or is it a long walk from the car?

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Thank You Marissa Mayer for Yahoo’s No Work From Home Policy

Tech Soup

It’s been well over a year since Yahoo’s controversial non-telecommuting policy, which created a firestorm of reaction. One thing we use quite a bit at TechSoup for meetings involving our telecommuters is the ReadyTalk audio and web conferencing service. Audio and Video Conferencing Toolkit. Telework Policies.

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Is Clubhouse the Right Application for Your Social Media Plan?

Forum One

Clubhouse—the invite-only, audio-based social application that’s been drawing in celebrities and expert thought leaders—facilitates widespread collaboration on global topics by allowing users to participate in different conversations on different topics in real-time. Provides free access to thought leadership and global collaboration.

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Implement Your Nonprofit’s Office 365 The Right Way

TechImpact

Easier file access. Office 365 offers offline file access, making it possible for your employees’ files accessible anywhere. Take a look at your data security controls and policies and see if anything needs to be addressed. Make sure you’re clearly outlining how this technology will make their work and daily lives easier.

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