Inclusive Technologies

This is why we’re concerned about biometrics; the current Section 508 regulations require accessible alternatives.

The Herald Online **News**

Add another link to another accessibility value chain!  You can use “Advanced Video Search” to find captioned videos on Google.  It’s a single checkbox, near the bottom of the search form.  This will not only make captioned videos easier to find, but may encourage some videomakers to caption their work — building the culture of accessibility.

Unfortunately, this feature is not yet on YouTube, which is owned by Google — when, please?

Google Advanced Video Search

Josh Blue is pretty damn funny!  He doesn’t “suffer from”; he kills!  Check out his YouTube video here.

Here’s a story about a few people who need to be put away for a while so they can think.

About 3% of those with seizure disorders are susceptible to seizures when they see flashing content of certain sizes and frequencies. That’s why we have accessibility regulations that limit flashing in electronic interfaces and content. But some folks thought that hacking the Epilepsy Foundation with seizure-causing animated GIFs was a cool idea. While we wait for the long arm of the law to do its job, how about going to the Foundation and leaving a donation?

Hackers attack epilepsy site with flashing images

There’s a new device on the market that has video clips of 4500 ASL signs.  You could use it to learn ASL on the subway, or even try brief, impressionistic ASL conversations.  Perhaps.
Krowns handheld teaches you sign language

I thought we needed our own LOL mascot….