Author Archives: Jim Tobias

New Web Accessibility Video

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Jim Tobias

Here’s a new video that promotes web accessibility by striking at the core of some myths about it. It’s got a beat you can dance or code to, and best of all, it’s from the Government of Australia.

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New Animation About Cloud-based Accessibility

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jim Tobias

For those of you familiar with the animation we did for the Global Public Inclusive Infrastructure (GPII), here’s a new one for part of GPII, Flexible Learning for Open Education (Floe). What kind of animation or visualization would you most … Continue reading →

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Health Care Kiosks Popping Up Everywhere?

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Jim Tobias

HealthSpot is preparing to offer large, enclosed health care kiosks in public locations so people can access their records, their physicians, and other medical services from anywhere. What a great idea! These virtual clinics could be in pharmacies, airports, college … Continue reading →

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AFB Publishes Another Worthwhile Study of “Consumer Vs. Technology”

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jim Tobias

The American Foundation for the Blind’s (AFB) AccessWorld has published the results of a new study on barriers encountered by people who are blind or have low vision when they use everyday household and electronic devices. The results include an … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Hearing Loss

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jim Tobias

Not a rigorous economic analysis, but a powerful consumer statement about hearing loss, technology, and what it takes to keep communication functioning. Another reminder that technology is only part of the picture — it’s those human beings who cause all … Continue reading →

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ESPN Explains Captioning

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Jim Tobias

Here’s an example of how to approach accessibility: with enthusiasm and professionalism. This ESPN video of how they do captioning takes a regulatory requirement and makes it part of the everyday excitement of producing live video content for a huge, … Continue reading →

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