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Table comparing the accessibility features of Captivate, Lectora, and Articulate Storyline
Although this article doesn't give an answer to how much accessibility costs, it does list areas to consider when determining costs. It also provides tips on implementing accessibility effectively through iterative, agile design, focusing on high impact tasks first, rather than trying to do everything at once.
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- Determining accessibility requirements for final deliverables
- Developing internal style guides and best practices
- Training staff
- Finding new toolsets
- Modifying existing codebases
- Additional QA time & resources
- Consultant Fees/ Salary for an internal Subject Matter Expert
Typically, you will find added costs in the following areas when it comes to integrating accessibility:
I'm not sure if the statistics on the increase in costs for accessible web design match exactly the costs for accessible e-learning design, but the reasons for designing e-learning with accessibility in mind are the same as given here. We're better off designing for accessibility right from the start than having to retrofit later.
Overview of Universal Design for Learning, with links to examples, resources, and further information
Accessibility guidelines and support documents from Pearson. The guidelines are based on Section 508 and WCAG 2.0. The training and training materials aren't openly available, but the guidelines and templates for accessibility reviews are.
Infographic with principles for accessible design
Free resource on how to create accessible content using Flash, from the US Department of Veterans Affairs
Resources on Section 508 and WCAG accessibility, including a tutorial on 508 and a comparison of 508 vs. WCAG
When designing so colorblind users have full access to your content, you aren't stuck with black and white. Using contrast is important.
Guide for accessibility specifically for online learning, looking at accessibility of the LMS and online content. Includes best practices and universal design information.
Some US stats on disabilities that affect web accessibility. Links to UN, UK, and Australian stats are also included.
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The most commonly discussed disabilities affecting website accessibility are sight and hearing impairments. These specific impairments encompass 6.8 percent of the population age 15 years and older – and climb to encompass 21.3 percent of the population when you look specifically at the population over 65, according to the 2005 report. Eight-point-two percent of this same population is listed as having difficulty grasping objects– which affects the use of a mouse.
Videos to help show people the importance of making software and websites accessible
Nice simulation of different types of colorblindness. Includes stats on each type.
Quick tutorial screencast by a kid on how to create and add captions to a YouTube video
The WCAG 2.0 guidelines for contrasting colors mean that if color is the only indicator of difference, you need to have sufficient contrast. It's really hard to meet the requirements with color alone, but if you underline your links it's OK.
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Because of the WCAG 2.0 contrast requirements, if you don’t underline your links, there’s not much flexibility if you want to be Level AA, let alone Level AAA conformant.
Why do schools refuse to use free and open source software options, even when those options would improve accessibility for students? Ignorance? Fear? Politics? Probably some combination of all three.
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If an electrician was too afraid of electricity to touch a wire, he'd be an electrician no more. So if an educator is afraid of the information and communication technologies of his/her age, then he/she can no longer be an "educator" in any meaningful way.
Create accessible forms, YouTube captions, skip nav links, etc.
New features include support for text attributes, spell check, and HTML 5 video/audio
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