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Tutorial: Accessibility of Educational Software


Background Info:
  ::Visual Impairments
  ::Hearing Impairments
  ::Dexterity and Strength Impairments
  ::Mobility and Reach Impairments
  ::Neurological Impairments
Six Basic Questions
Navigation
Personal Settings I, II
Image and Sound:
  :: Flashing Images
  :: Color I, II
  :: Alternative Info
Compatibility
Resources1

 

Background Information

On December 21, 2000, the federal Access Board issued standards for electronic and information technology under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act as amended by Congress in 1998.

The various disabilities addressed in Section 508 include:

:: Visual Impairments
:: Hearing Impairments
:: Dexterity and Strength Impairments
:: Mobility and Reach Impairments
:: Neurological Impairments
 


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