Because this program provides services to federal public servants only and their main website is only visible from within the government of canada's network; find below a copy of the pamphlet for the program: Accessibility, accommodation and adaptive computer technology program pamphlet Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology Program (AAACT) The Accessibility, Accommodation… Continue reading Are You Looking For The Info For The Accessibility, accommodation and adaptive computer technology program at shared services canada
Sneak into websites where the developer is a browser snob
There are legitimate reasons to want to use a specific browser when browsing the web. For example, certain screen readers work better with certain browsers. Or commonly, the developer of a website uses a technique that isn't supported by the browser and adaptive technology combination in an accessible or usable way. Funny enough, this doesn't… Continue reading Sneak into websites where the developer is a browser snob
CWDO Inclusive Testing Project – General Planning
note: This is a plain paste from the google docs planning document from the event: Random Hacks of Kindness CWDO Hackathon: Involving PWD in Online Development Inclusive Testing Inclusive by design, accessible by default For more information, see: Jeffrey Stark jeff.in.kanata@gmail.com Inclusive Design Research Centre idrc.ocadu.ca CWDO Hackathon: Involving… Continue reading CWDO Inclusive Testing Project – General Planning
Finally: High Contrast Black On Android (Root Required)
If you have low vision or difficulty seeing screens with a white background and find invert to be innefective, there may be a really good reason to root your android phone. Substratum Theme Engine (root): Substratum is a system based on Sony's Overlay Manager Service and the Layers project. In Practical terms what this… Continue reading Finally: High Contrast Black On Android (Root Required)
Project Proposal – Linking People With Disabilities Into Development (draft)
Citizens With Disabilities – Ontario www.cwdo.org “Together We Are Stronger” #601-2 Market Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1Y9 807-473-0909 (voice) or cwdo@tbaytel.net March, 2017 Project Proposal For Random Hacks of Kindness – https://rhok.ca/ Ottawa – March 24-26 RHK matches up organisations that have a social impact, with… Continue reading Project Proposal – Linking People With Disabilities Into Development (draft)
if we build it… will they come?
Hackathon Project … So here is the question, if we build it… will they come? In Canada, Is there a need for connecting people with disabilities willing to do user testing with people looking for user testing? It is our thought that people would be more willing to do user testing if offered a small… Continue reading if we build it… will they come?
Travelling as A Blind Uber Rider in Canada
For those who have been unsure about trying out Uber or how well it works. I want to assure you that it is a fantastic service. As a blind person, I don’t drive and therefore only have public transit, taxis and the good will of others as transport options. It is great to have other… Continue reading Travelling as A Blind Uber Rider in Canada
Toronto Tourism For Families With A Blind Member
In my family there are 2 blind members, 1 adult and 1 13year old girl. When the family was planning a trip to Toronto we really didn’t know where to start. A quick google for things that would be. Of interest for Blind Tourists yielded pretty much nothing and a visit to the Toronto Tourist… Continue reading Toronto Tourism For Families With A Blind Member
Session Notes: Android Accessibility Walk Through
Android Accessibility Walk Through Presented By Jeffrey D. Stark Workshop presented At the CCB Halifax Conference on Low Cost Solutions For People Who Are Blind Or Have Low Vision Vision & Android •Android supports features for Sight, Sound, Physical & Cognitive Digital Inclusion for people with disabilities. This session will cover vision related topics… Continue reading Session Notes: Android Accessibility Walk Through
Session Notes: Vision Enhancement Tools & Techniques:LowTech& High Tech solutions For Low Vision
Vision Enhancement Tools & Techniques: Low Tech & High Tech solutions Presented By Jeffrey D. Stark Workshop presented At the CCB Halifax Conference on Low Cost Solutions For People Who Are Blind Or Have Low Vision Section 1 – Built-In Accessibility WINDOWS: CONFIGURATION CHANGES, TWEAKS, CHANGES AND FEATURES Windows Customisation Changing Resolution / Textsize… Continue reading Session Notes: Vision Enhancement Tools &
Techniques:LowTech& High Tech solutions For Low Vision