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High Accessibility Is Effective Search Engine Optimization

This is an older article from A List Apart, but still very valid and an excellent read. A spidering search engine is like a screen reader…

High Accessibility Is Effective Search Engine Optimization

Coming soon…an interview with Jared Smith from WebAIM.

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lists menu podcast web

Lists and Accessibility — How and Why?

Lists are a perfect example of good semantic code for accessibility. Dennis and guest host Ross Johnson from 3point7designs talk about the types of lists, the benefits of using them, and the ways they can be used. Also listen for a couple announcements about future shows.

Download Web Axe Episode 26 (Lists and Accessibility — How and Why?)

[Transcript of Web Axe 26]

Here’s sample code for a horizonal menu using list items:

#menu {
width: 100%;
background: #eee;
color: inherit;
padding-top:0;
border: 1px solid #666;
overflow: hidden;
}
#menu ul {
list-style-type: none;
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
}
#menu ul li{
margin: 0;
padding: 0;
float: left;
}
#menu a {
display: block;
padding: 10px;
font-weight: bold;
text-decoration: none;
border-right: 1px solid #888;
}
#menu a:hover, #menu a:focus {
background-color:#ccc;
}

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administrative

Sponsor Company’s Web Site Wins Award

Web Axe’s sponsor company CheckEngine USA has won an award from Accessites.org for its excellent web site usability and accessibility.

Addendum: CheckEngine USA is now Web Overhauls.

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audio cognitive impairment motor podcast visual

About Impairments and Assistive Technology

Dennis explains some types of disabilites and different kinds of tools used to help access the web.

Download Web Axe Episode 25 (About Impairments and Assistive Technology)

[Transcript for Episode 25]

Disability Types:

Alternative Devices:

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conference

Refresh06 Conference

I’m trying to make it to the Refresh06 Conference in Orlando, Florida this fall. Looks like a good one. Topics include web standards and web accessibility. Speakers include Andy Budd, Cameron Moll, and Paul Boag. November 16th – 18th, 2006; $349 per person.

Refresh Web Standards Conference