Category Archives: News

Disability Culture Watch

Posted on February 15, 2007 by Jim Tobias

Simi Linton, one of the most insightful and energetic leaders of accessibility cultural studies has started a blog called “Disability Culture Watch”. This definitely deserves space in your feed reading diet! Disability Culture Watch

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Cellphone users complain about ‘function fatigue’

Posted on February 14, 2007 by Jim Tobias

Disabled or not, many mobile users are lost in a world of features they never wanted and can’t use. Worse than that, these unwanted “bonuses” make products so complicated that basic functions are hard to find. This is especially true … Continue reading →

San Francisco Mayor Announces New Digital Inclusion Plan

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Jim Tobias

“Digital inclusion” is a phrase we may be hearing more often (and using ourselves). In the case of San Francisco, it’s part of their municipal wireless program. And alone among US cities, San Francisco seems to be paying the right … Continue reading →

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Jim Tobias co-Chairs Access Board Advisory Committee

Posted on August 18, 2006 by Jim Tobias

I’ve been chosen to co-Chair the Access Board’s “Telecommunications and Electronic and Information Technology Advisory Committee” (“TEITAC”, pronounced “tie-tack”). TEITAC will be looking at the existing Section 255 and Section 508 accessibility regulations to see how they can be integrated … Continue reading →

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Assistive Technology Boogie

Posted on January 18, 2006 by Jim Tobias

Okay, what’s got a good beat and an awesome animation and deals with one of the most boring fascinating topics ever? Assistive Technology Boogie, winner of several prestigious awards from Superfest! Take a look at this fun awareness-builder!