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Web Accessibility for Speech Recognition users

In this session, we’ll figure out how speech recognition supports different accessibility techniques and what coding practices we should avoid. Additionally, we’ll learn about best practices for enhancing user experiences for speech recognition users.

Speech Recognition #English #Speech #Speech Recognition #Inclusive Design 24 #Youtube #Videos

a11ycat·youtube.com·Sep 17, 2023

Web Accessibility for Speech Recognition users

Web accessibility design recommendations for people with cognitive disabilities

This article conducts a review of the current understanding of experts in the field as exemplified by Web design guidelines. It provides current Web design recommendations that have achieved a high degree of agreement as well as four recommendations for implementation.

Cognitive Accessibility #English #Research Papers #Scientific Research

a11ycat·researchgate.net·Sep 17, 2023

Web accessibility design recommendations for people with cognitive disabilities

Designing Accessible Learning Content

Considered the ‘standard work in our field’ and ‘a must read for all eLearning professionals,’ Designing Accessible Learning Content by eLaHub Director Susi Miller is a comprehensive guide to ensuring learning content conforms to best-practice accessibility standards and complies with legal requirements.

Designing Accessible Learning Content

Books #English #E-learning #LinkedIn Learning

a11ycat·elahub.net·Sep 16, 2023

Designing Accessible Learning Content

How to navigate your iPhone or iPad with VoiceOver

Learn how to use VoiceOver, a gesture-based screen reader on iPhone and iPad that gives audible descriptions of what's on your screen.

Assistive Technology #English #Apple #iOS

a11ycat·youtube.com·Aug 13, 2023

How to navigate your iPhone or iPad with VoiceOver

Helperbird

Helperbird is a browser extension that gives you the features to make the web more accessible and you more productive. Providing you with dyslexia fonts, dyslexia support, text to speech, overlays, dyslexia ruler, immersive reader, Reading Mode, annotations and more.

Assistive Technology #English #Assistive Technology #Browser Plugins

a11ycat·helperbird.com·Sep 16, 2023

Helperbird

Born Accessible Publishing

Below are a few resources to help publishers and the myriad of other new, digital content creators understand the basics of how to make content born accessible. These resources highlight the challenges that images, interactivity, math equations and other complex features pose, but also demonstrate how they can be addressed.

Non-HTML Documents & Books #English #EPUB #Publishing #Ebooks

a11ycat·diagramcenter.org·Sep 16, 2023

Born Accessible Publishing

Accessible Math

Making math accessible means providing multiple ways for students to interact with math content, including equations, graphs, and other notation.

Writing & Language #English #Math

a11ycat·diagramcenter.org·Sep 16, 2023

Accessible Math

Creating Accessible Google Slides

Use the built-in accessibility features of Google Slides to create accessible presentations.

Non-HTML Documents & Books #English #Google Slides #Youtube #Videos

a11ycat·youtube.com·Sep 16, 2023

Creating Accessible Google Slides

Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Evaluations

How to make sure PDF documents are accessible using Adobe Acrobat.

Non-HTML Documents & Books #English #Adobe Acrobat #PDF

a11ycat·csun.edu·Sep 16, 2023

Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Evaluations

Accessible Books Consortium (ABC)

The ABC aims to increase the number of accessible (braille, audio, e-text, large print) books worldwide for people with print disabilities.

Writing & Language #English #Ebooks #Blindness #Braille

a11ycat·accessiblebooksconsortium.org·Sep 16, 2023

Accessible Books Consortium (ABC)

Annual Accessibility Awards

The Advisory Committee on Accessibility (ACA) celebrates and recognizes Calgarians who are improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities through the ACA Annual Awards program.

Awards #English #Australia #Awards

a11ycat·calgary.ca·Sep 16, 2023

Annual Accessibility Awards

Accessibility in Action Awards

In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), ADCET now holds annual Accessibility in Action Awards to recognise passion, innovation, good practice and leadership in accessibility.

Accessibility in Action Awards

Awards #English #Australia #Awards

a11ycat·adcet.edu.au·Sep 16, 2023

Accessibility in Action Awards

FCC Chair's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility

The FCC Chairman’s Awards for Advancement in Accessibility (Chairman’s AAA) recognize outstanding private and public-sector ventures – by individuals, organizations, academics, companies and government agencies – that advance accessibility for people with disabilities.

Awards #English #Awards #USA

a11ycat·fcc.gov·Sep 16, 2023

FCC Chair's Awards for Advancement in Accessibility

Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme

The goal of the award is to encourage enterprises and organisations in Hong Kong to adopt accessibility design in their websites and mobile applications.

Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme

Awards #English #Awards #Hong Kong

a11ycat·web-accessibility.hk·Sep 16, 2023

Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme

Use voice recognition in Windows

First, set up your microphone, then use Windows Speech Recognition to train your PC.

Assistive Technology #English #Windows #Microsoft #Voice Recognition

a11ycat·support.microsoft.com·Aug 27, 2023

Use voice recognition in Windows

Windows Speech Recognition commands

Learn how to control your PC by voice using Windows Speech Recognition commands for dictation, keyboard shortcuts, punctuation, apps, and more.

Assistive Technology #English #Microsoft #Windows #Speech Recognition

a11ycat·support.microsoft.com·Aug 27, 2023

Windows Speech Recognition commands

Accessibility Features on Device Setup

The following guides provide instructions on how to activate, utilise and deactivate accessibility features found within your operating system or device.

Assistive Technology #English #Assistive Technology #Windows #Chrome #iOS #Mac OS #Android

a11ycat·accessibility.org.au·Sep 16, 2023

Accessibility Features on Device Setup

Centre For Accessibility Australia

The Centre for Accessibility Australia is a not-for-profit in Western Australia empowering those who wish to create inclusive design and access to improve website and app accessibility solutions.

Consulting Firms & Consultants #English #Australia #Consulting

a11ycat·accessibility.org.au·Sep 16, 2023

Centre For Accessibility Australia

The Centre for Accessibility Australia is a not-for-profit in Western Australia empowering those who wish to create inclusive design and access to improve website and app accessibility solutions.

Advocacy #English #Australia #Advocacy

a11ycat·accessibility.org.au·Sep 16, 2023

Centre For Accessibility Australia

Access Awards

The Australian Access Awards have been recognising organisations and individuals demonstrating extraordinary commitment and delivering exceptional outcomes for Australians living with disability since 2019.

Awards #English #Australia #Events #Awards

a11ycat·accessibility.org.au·Sep 16, 2023

Access Awards

The Game Awards: Innovation in Accessibility

Recognizing software and/or hardware that is pushing the medium forward by adding features, technology and content to help games be played and enjoyed by an even wider audience.

Awards #English #USA #Events #Awards

a11ycat·thegameawards.com·Sep 16, 2023

The Game Awards: Innovation in Accessibility

UW Digital Accessibility Awards

UW Digital Accessibility Awards is a hybrid ceremony to honor individuals and departmental units who have demonstrated a commitment to digital accessibility over the last year.

Awards #English #Events #Awards #USA

a11ycat·washington.edu·Sep 16, 2023

UW Digital Accessibility Awards

Tech4Good Awards

The Tech4Good Awards recognise organisations and individuals who use digital technology to improve the lives of others.

Awards #English #Awards #Events

a11ycat·tech4goodawards.com·Sep 16, 2023

Tech4Good Awards

Hiring Accessibility Consultants, Staff & User Testers

Many accessibility consultants are available for hire to help build and fix accessibility issues, and to provide staff trainings.

Strategic Accessibility #English #Workplace

a11ycat·peatworks.org·Sep 16, 2023

Hiring Accessibility Consultants, Staff & User Testers

Staff Training Resources - Peatworks

Strategic Accessibility

a11ycat·peatworks.org·Sep 16, 2023

Staff Training Resources - Peatworks

Communicating Your Commitment to Accessibility: Tips for Employers - Peatworks

Strategic Accessibility #English #Accessibility Business Case #Strategy #Workplace #Advocacy

a11ycat·peatworks.org·Sep 16, 2023

Communicating Your Commitment to Accessibility: Tips for Employers - Peatworks

Play 1: Build a business case - Peatworks

Artificial Intelligence #English #AI #Accessibility Business Case #Workplace

a11ycat·peatworks.org·Sep 16, 2023

Play 1: Build a business case - Peatworks

Accessibility: Making the Business Case for Employers

Developing a business case can significantly help in your quest to advocate for an accessible workplace.

Advocacy #English #Accessibility Business Case #Strategy

a11ycat·peatworks.org·Sep 16, 2023

Accessibility: Making the Business Case for Employers

Business Case for Equitable AI

Artificial Intelligence #English #Accessibility Business Case #Strategy #AI

a11ycat·peatworks.org·Sep 16, 2023

Business Case for Equitable AI

Digital Accessibility Experts

Whether you call it Inclusive Design or Digital Accessibility, whether you're an individual with a passion or an organisation wanting to know more, this podcast explores a range of topics on accessibility. Hosted by Jonathan Hassell, its aim is to share inspiration, expertise, and hints and tips to help speed you on your digital accessibility journey.

Podcasts #English #Podcasts

a11ycat·spreaker.com·Aug 22, 2023

Digital Accessibility Experts