When, where, why did the notion begin that society must spare no expense to accommodate the disabled? [more inside]
posted by zadcat on Sep 14, 2009 - 43 answers

Non-U.S. residents: Aside from language issues, what issues can U.S. web designers keep in mind to make their sites ideally usable for you? [more inside]
posted by kalapierson on Jun 23, 2009 - 15 answers

My 83-year-old grandfather, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's a couple of years ago, has just started using a computer. He finds it hard to control the mouse. What are his options? [more inside]
posted by natalinha on Jun 11, 2009 - 9 answers

This long-time PC user is thinking about getting an iMac and needs advice from current iMac owners. [more inside]
posted by wintermute2_0 on Apr 11, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm looking for plain-language accessibility guidelines for e-learning (Moodle) sites [more inside]
posted by Paragon on Mar 23, 2009 - 1 answer

Is there a description language for defining accessibility features of a location? [more inside]
posted by bleary on Feb 8, 2009 - 1 answer

I'd like to add captions to my YouTube videos and preferably not do it by hand. YouTube recommends this software but I have a Mac. Is there something free or cheap I can use? Any other tips? Thanks.
posted by jessamyn on Oct 28, 2008 - 11 answers

Arabic web design and website usability: what should be taken into account? [more inside]
posted by tcp on Oct 20, 2008 - 9 answers

Our office is on the lookout for great books on 508/accessibility. Specifically books that dive into the technical details of how to resolve 508 issues, etc. Anything that also deals with .NET/508 would be a bonus. Any suggestions?
posted by pghjezebel on Oct 14, 2008 - 2 answers

Are there any documented cases or studies that actually measure how web accessible design impacts the "bottom line" for a company? [more inside]
posted by Ky on Aug 14, 2008 - 4 answers

My wife is visually impaired and uses the high-contrast white-on-black Windows configuration on her PC. iTunes unfortunately does not recognize this setting, making it very difficult for her to read the iTunes screen. Does anyone know if there are any solutions to this problem? [more inside]
posted by garypratt on Apr 14, 2008 - 10 answers

Is using a Latin-alphabet captcha accessible across languages/character sets? [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Feb 8, 2008 - 6 answers

I'd really like to switch to Mac, and just got a MacBook Pro. Because of my vision, I really need everything to be larger in order to see the screen comfortably. (I previously used a 15" ThinkPad at 1024x768, and a 19" monitor at 1280x1024) On the Mac, the screen's set at 1440x800, and everything appears incredibly tiny. I really need it to be at 1152x720 to feel comfortable using it, but everything becomes fuzzy since this is a non-native resolution of the LCD. I've also tried everything else I can think of to make things larger, including adjusting browser text sizes, playing with the settings in System Preferences, and hacks in the Terminal such as adjusting adjusting the display factor, which nearly does it but is quite buggy. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there anything else worth trying? Is it possible to hire someone to replace the LCD in the MacBook Pro with a one that has a lower native resolution? Or am I stuck with my ThinkPad for the forseeable future?
posted by lsemel on Oct 24, 2007 - 19 answers

I'm looking for a web design shop that knows accessibility backwards and forwards. My company is in the accessibility market and we need a completely new design/build that reflects our market leading position. I know about Happy Cog - are there other firms that stand out in the field?
posted by dhacker on Sep 6, 2007 - 10 answers

Is it possible to use dynamic fields in web pages and stay Section 508 compliant? [more inside]
posted by gerg on Aug 23, 2007 - 2 answers

Help me convince a co-worker, by pointing me to credible sources online (or offline, if necessary), that adding "web avatars" to web pages, such as those found at sitepal.com, are a HORRIBLE idea. I am primarily concerned with issues dealing with usability + accessibility problems and eye socket/ear drum bleeding caused by such things.
posted by basicchannel on Aug 16, 2007 - 7 answers

Wanted: 'WAI for dummkopfs'. Please recommend your favourite dead tree books on web design, usability, accessibility - or anything you wish the average corporate webmaster knew. [more inside]
posted by Catch on Jun 25, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm building a website that will offer some video content. Where can I find best practices/recommendations/accessibility guidelines for video content? [more inside]
posted by cadge on Dec 3, 2006 - 8 answers

An MP3 player for my grandfather: is there something with large buttons and an easy to read screen? [more inside]
posted by allan on Nov 15, 2006 - 12 answers

I'm looking into a power scooter for my mom, and I'm realizing pretty quickly that I have no idea what I should be looking for. What makes one better than the other? [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix on Oct 9, 2006 - 10 answers

I get the feeling that the phrase "handicapped parking" is offensive to some people. I don't think "accessible parking" will work; it sounds equivalent to "available parking". What's a better term? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Aug 31, 2006 - 37 answers

I volunteer with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) patients, specifically with communication issues. I am working with a specific man who is extremely bright and engaged and I am trying to find some solutions to problems we have. He has a head tracking device to move the mouse and has no problems clicking, right-clicking, etc. But he does have problems with one issue right now: iTunes. I’m also looking for general suggestions to make life easier for him. [more inside]
posted by orsonet on Aug 18, 2006 - 10 answers

FontFilter: Is it OK to distribute a "paid" font, in order for visitors to properly view a (small, personal) website? [more inside]
posted by jozxyqk on Apr 29, 2006 - 25 answers

Is there a way to magnify the screen on a Windows PC like there is on a Mac (command+option+8)? [more inside]
posted by squink on Feb 1, 2006 - 12 answers

Should navigation (and sub-navigation) on web sites be alphabetized or structured in order of importance? [more inside]
posted by AmericnJewl on Oct 28, 2005 - 6 answers

Why do car companies and luxury hotels have a vernacular of aggressively bad web design? [more inside]
posted by Nelson on Apr 23, 2005 - 14 answers

Video magnifier help. I have pretty bad vision and am looking into buying a CCTV video magnifier. Does anyone have any experience with these -- or just know a lot about cameras, XY tables, and computers? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by josh on Jul 21, 2004 - 3 answers