Access and Technology at Lawrence

Below you'll find links to resources relating to accessibility standards, accessible web page design, and assistive technology equipment.

Lawrence Resources

• Academic Accommodations brochure from Student Academic Services.

Regulations and Guidelines

• Section 508 Summary: "accessibility standards for electronic and information technology under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended"
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines from the W3 Consortium.

Accessible Web Design

• AnyBrowser's Accessible Site Design Guide
• Bobby, "a free service provided by CAST to help Web page authors identify and repair significant barriers to access by individuals with disabilities." From the Center for Applied Special Technology.
• EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information
• Making Web Pages Accessible to All, an online tutorial from Saskatchewan.
• WebAIM, "The Web Accessibility 'How-To' Site"

Equipment Resources

• AbleData, "the Premier Source for Information on Assistive Technology!"
• Adaptive Technology for the Internet: Making Electronic Resources Accessible to All. Online version of the book from the American Library Association.
• Assistive Technology, from DisabilityResources.org.
• Computer Technologies for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities from Dawson College in Montreal.
• Equipment list from the Assistive Technology Center at Michigan State.

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