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Four Parties Contribute to an Accessible Blogosphere |
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Published by: Glenda Watson Hyatt Date: May 15, 2009 Read the entire article at: http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2009/four-parties-contribute-to-an-accessible-blogosphere/ "...Blogging platforms – ...Accessible code benefits the blog’s readers. Second, the blogging platform interface – the part bloggers use when writing posts and such – should meet the Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines 1.0. Accessible blogging platforms benefits bloggers with various disabilities (from mild to severe). - Theme designers control the blog’s layout, colour scheme, font sizing and such, which greatly impacts accessibility. If designers do not consider accessibility, many readers will be excluded from the community.
- Plugin and widget developers create functionality and ‘shiny objects’,enhancing blogs’ interaction and interest for readers. However, once again, if accessibility is not considered when developing these plugins, many readers are limited or restricted from benefitting from them..."
Read the entire article and comment at: http://www.doitmyselfblog.com/2009/four-parties-contribute-to-an-accessible-blogosphere/
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