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Will the Revolution Have Wheelchair Ramps? Web 2.0 and the Illusion of Inclusion Eileen Boswell Community Transportation Association of America Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting January 13, 2009. Overview. Definitions Challenges Solutions Recommendations Resources. Definitions.

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  1. Will the Revolution Have Wheelchair Ramps?Web 2.0 and the Illusion of InclusionEileen BoswellCommunity Transportation Association of AmericaTransportation Research Board Annual MeetingJanuary 13, 2009

  2. Overview • Definitions • Challenges • Solutions • Recommendations • Resources

  3. Definitions • Web 2.0 • Disability • Web Accessibility • Perceivable • Operable • Understandable • Robust • Section 508 • Inclusive Design

  4. Challenges • Non-accessible formats of files/documents • Keyboard equivalents for all mouse actions • Images, color contrast, animation • Complex or ambiguous language Web 1.0 Web 2.0 • Posting to blog or a wiki • Text equivalent of photo sharing?

  5. Specific Accessibility Issues • Wikis • Photo sharing (e.g. Flickr) • Video sharing (e.g. YouTube) • Networking Sites (e.g. Facebook) • Webconferencing • Virtual Worlds (e.g. Second Life)

  6. Solutions High-tech $$$ • Acquire only software applications that include accessibility checks • Do a usability study • Have target populations test your site • Write a Web 2.0 policy statement • Provide a contact name/number for alternative formats. Image description:Double-headed arrow showing range of cost/ investment for accessible technology $ Low-tech

  7. Recommendations • Find your Section 508 officer (for Feds) • Choose the simplest interface that meets your needs • Provide alternative means/format where appropriate • Solicit feedback from disability advocates and/or focus groups • Prepare for ongoing maintenance/upgrades

  8. Resources • The Access Board • Section 508 • buyaccessible.gov • EPA Web 2.0 Working Group White Paper • GSA draft principles for accessibility and Web 2.0 (forthcoming) • World Wide Web Consortium Web Accessibility Initiative (W3C/WAI) Guidelines 2.0 (12/2008)

  9. Questions and Discussion Thank you! Eileen BoswellInformation Specialist Community Transportation Association of America boswell@ctaa.org 202.415.9650

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