HCI Bibliography : HCI Webliography : Accessibility Resources
Last Modified: 2007-03-28
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This page contains links to information on making computers and software more accessible to persons with disabilities. As of May 2001, this page serves as the ACM SIGACCESS (Special Interest Group on Accessible Computing) page of Links to Internet Resources on Accessibility.

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ACCESSIBILITY LINKS (225 links) 2007-03-28

Sub-Topic Areas: COMPANIES (73) - DISCUSSION (6) - GUIDELINES (17) - ORGANIZATIONS (37) - PAPERS (23) - RESOURCES (108) - TOOLS (23) -

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COMPANIES Companies (or divisions of companies) with a focus on making software more accessible.
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  1. AccessEngine.com Canada, Ontario, Toronto
    Charles Crosbie 2002-04-20 AccessEngine.com Charles@AccessEngine.com
    Search, Rate, and Map local access information by/for people with disabilities
  2. Accessibility Aids @ RehabTool.com United States, Texas, Houston
    D. Gerard 2001-04-18 RehabTool.com info@rehabtool.com
    High-tech assistive, adaptive and accessibility aids for children and adults with disabilities and special needs. Free product search and referrals.
  3. Accessibility audits by specialists United Kingdom
    David Murdoch 2004-04-20 Clarifeye david@clarifeye.com
    Clarifeye is an accessibility consultancy providing accessibility and usability audits, training and consultation. User testing by our on staff experts in assistive technologies is standard. They use these technologies on a daily basis and have for years and as such know all too well the impact of poorly designed websites.
  4. Accessibility Consulting United States, Texas, Austin
    Jim Thatcher 2004-04-02 JimThatcher.com jim@jimthatcher.com
    JimThatcher.com offers consulting services relating to IT accessibility, including product reviews, audits, and strategies for building in accessibility. The web site includes accessibility resources including a 12 section tutorial on web accessibility for Section 508.
  5. Accessibility Consulting - RampWeb United States, Texas, Austin
    Kathleen Wahlbin 2005-02-24 RampWEB, Inc. Kwahlbin@rampweb.com
    RampWEB is about Web accessibility. We can help meet accessibility and usability goals for your Web site. We are a leader in Web accessibility consulting, dedicated to meeting the needs of all users. We understand that Web accessibility requires not only adherance to technical/regulatory guidelines, but also user friendliness.
  6. Accessibility for Business United Kingdom, Bristol
    Jaya Chakrabarti 2004-06-03 Nameless UK jaya@nameless-uk.com
    We specialise in the web and digital media; from web design, email marketing, database application development, creative presentations, accessibility and eGov compliance consultancy through to completely managed hosting email services.
  7. Accessible Hardware and Software Design Services Canada, Ontario, Ottawa
    Mark McKay 2005-02-08 Zambadu Inc. sales@zambadu.com
    We help organizations looking to create accessible hardware and software products.
  8. Accessible Web Site Design Australia
    Steven Faulkner 2003-01-30 Vision Australia Foundation steven.faulkner@visionaustralia.org.au
    Web Accessibility consulting, reviews and training conducted by Vision Australia Foundation (not for profit)
  9. Accessible Web Site Design UK - Accessibility Specialists United Kingdom, Lancashire, Blackpool
    Mark Hardy 2004-10-15 Accessible Web Design UK mark@accessiblesites.co.uk
    Offers Standards Compliant, Accessible web site development and consultancy services to businesses and individuals throughout the UK and Overseas.
  10. Accessible Web Studio English United States, Ohio, Perrysburg
    Jadwiga A. Carlson 2006-11-17 Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. jcarlson@accessiblewebstudio.com
    Accessible Web Studio, Ltd. develops websites accessible to all by adhering to the standards of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), section 508, CSS, XHTML.
  11. AccessNow United States, Illinois, Northbrook
    Sara Poticha 2001-08-17 HirePotential spoticha@hirepotential.com
    AccessNow is a strategic relationship between HirePotential and Computer Technology Associates. AccessNow works with companies and federal agencies to implement accessible technology solutions for Internet, Hardware, Software, Equipment, and Individual Accessibility that improve an organization's ability to realize the maximum potential of attracting and working with disability and aging communities.
  12. Acessibility.com - accessible web site design and retrofitting services and resources United States, DC, Washington
    Deborah Picardo 2001-11-04 Acessibility.com info@acessibility.com
    Acessibility.com is dedicated to offering free links, information, resources and studies and affordable fixed price consulting and one-stop shop services for accessible Web site design, critique, 508 compliance, and retrofitting services.
  13. Adobe Access
    2001-05-16
  14. Alpha Squared Solutions United Kingdom, Berkshire, Datchet
    Rhona Aylward 2004-01-16 Alpha Squared Solutions info@a2solutions.co.uk
    Provides a completely independent and comprehensive website audit service including accessibility (W3C WAI-AAA), HMTL, XHTML, CSS, internal and external links, reverse links, company references on the internet, spelling, grammar, timelines and more.
  15. Apple Computer Accessibility
    2006-12-20
    Since 1985 Apple has been committed to helping people with disabilities access their personal computer. Apple's commitment to accessibility is evident throughout the Mac OS X operating system which is by design, easy to use, but also includes a wide variety of features and technologies specifically designed to provide accessibility to users with disabilities. Apple refers to these features collectively as Universal Access and has integrated them right into the operating system so they can be used in conjunction with a variety of applications from Apple and other developers.
  16. Apple Computer Accessibility (for Developers)
    2006-12-20
    Mac OS X contains technologies, including the Accessibility API and Speech technology, used for creating accessible applications and assistive technology solutions. Applications that properly support the Accessibility API are accessible to a wide variety of assistive technologies such as screen reader software and alternate input devices. Mac OS X also provides support for full keyboard navigation, which developers can use to ensure that their application is navigable from the keyboard.
  17. Barrierefreies Webdesign German Germany, Hessen, Darmstadt
    Stephan 2005-12-11 4wd media kontakt@4wdmedia.de
    Webdesign with a high importance on accessibility
  18. Barrierefreies Webdesign by anatom5 German Germany, Northrine-Westfalia, Dusseldorf
    Ansgar Hein 2006-10-08 anatom5 perception marketing info@anatom5.de
    Offers marketing- as well as accessibility-consulting and accessible web design. Founders of the German accessibility-portal barrierekompass.de
  19. BIGPiNG! - Usability and Universal Accessibility in Web Design Germany, Hamburg
    Ulrich S. Kapp 2003-09-22 BIGPiNG! oHG kapp@bigping.de
    BIGPiNG! realizes barrier-free, usable and W3C validated Webdesign in XHTML 1.0 Strict and CSS2.
  20. Blue Fusion Web Site Design English United Kingdom, Worcestershire, Malvern
    V. Richardson 2006-12-06 Blue Fusion Web contact@bfweb.co.uk
    Blue Fusion Web offers accessible web site design services.
  21. Bunnyfoot - UK usability & accessibility specialists United Kingdom, Oxford
    Jon Dodd 2002-04-30 Bunnyfoot jon@bunnyfoot.com
    Services to enhance the user experience. User testing in our dedicated lab - testing users with special needs a speciality.
  22. Consulting and training on accessibility, usability, and people with disabilities Canada, Ontario, Toronto
    Alan Cantor 2004-11-22 Cantor Access Inc. acantor@cantoraccess.com
    We work with organizations to ensure that their products, spaces, web sites, and services are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities; and to ensure that employees and students with disabilities are well-accommodated.
  23. Crunchy Technologies
    2001-12-04
  24. Cynthia - Online web content accessibility validation
    2003-05-22
  25. Developing Accessible User Interfaces United States, Wisconsin, Madison
    Katherine Brennan 2001-09-11 Optavia Corporation kbrennan@optavia.com
    Optavia Corporation helps businesses create universal and accessible online experiences to better connect with their customers. Optavia serves clients worldwide through training, design evaluation, usability consulting, and site development services, leveraging proven user-centered design methodology to create interactive environments that satisfy customer needs and achieve business objectives.
  26. Digital Media Access Group United Kingdom, Scotland, University of Dundee
    Lorna Gibson 2001-06-12 Digital Media Access Group lgibson@computing.dundee.ac.uk
    A consultancy group supporting organisations ensure and promote accessibility on their digital resources.
  27. E-Ramp, Inc., Architecting corporate IM/IT accessibility and accommodation for persons with disabillities Canada, Ontario, Ottawa
    Bill Shackleton 2002-10-05 E-Ramp, Inc. bill@eramp.com
    A Strategic Approach to Accessibility: E-Ramp helps clients to architect accessibility into their corporate environments. This approach takes into consideration, among other things: * Web Accessibility * Sensitive Accommodation of Employees with Disabilities * Current and Future IM/IT Infrastructure * Accessible Delivery of Programs, Services and Products to Clients Integrating "e-ramps" into your organization raises its quality for everyone - including persons with disabilities.
  28. Early Learning Site
    Sandra D'Souza 2002-08-04 ABA Materials.com sandra@aba-materials.com
    We produce CD-ROMs with picture flash cards that can be previewed/printed to teach speech, language and communication.
  29. Expert InSite, Inc. United States, Massachusetts, Somerville
    Chris McFarlane 2002-03-26 Expert InSite, Inc. chris.mcfarlane@expertinsite.com
    Web usability and accessibility consulting firm focused on simplifying the transfer of information between the Web and its users. Specializing in Section 508 compliance and WAI guideline conformance.
  30. First Accessibility - Accessibility Servicxes and Training United Kingdom, London
    Tom Glasson 2005-08-14 Test Partners enquiries@accessibility.co.uk
    First Accesibility from Test Partners offers a wide range of services to assist companies with all aspects of accessibility compliance.
  31. Further Ahead Accessible Web Site Development English Canada, Ontario, Ottawa
    Derek Featherstone 2005-12-18 Further Ahead Inc. info@furtherahead.com
    We are an Ottawa based company providing web development, accessibility and consulting services. We design web-based systems, we assess web site accessibility, we help people create policies, we help business make technology decisions, we provide training to IT departments, managers and developers, we try to make the web a better place, and we have fun doing it.
  32. Henter Joyce, a division of Freedom Scientific United States, Florida, St. Petersburg
    Bryan Carver 2000-05-08 Henter-Joyce, a division of Freedom Scientific info@hj.com
    Leading developers of software for blind and low vision computer users: JAWS for Windows Screen Reader and MAGIC Screen Magnifier; available for Win 98/95, NT, and 2000 Pro, as individual, corporate, and institutional licenses.
  33. High Accessibility Pages (HAP) for readers with special visual needs Canada, Ontario, Kitchener
    Leo Petipas 2003-05-22 Concrete Canoes Technical Writing Service info@concretecanoes.com
    A technical writing service web site with alternate sets of pages for readers with special preferences.
  34. HirePotential United States, Illinois, Northbrook
    Sara Poticha 2001-08-17 HirePotential spoticha@hirepotential.com
    HirePotential is a national consulting firm that focuses on providing universal accessibility and compliance services to Fortune 1000 corporations.
  35. Hunox Website Development Canada, Ontario, Ottawa
    2005-09-27 Hunox info@hunox.ca
    Hunox: a small, web design and development company born out of Ottawa, Canada. Hunox specialises in accessible website design and development ensuring your site is inclusive and accessible to 'all' of our possible clients regardless of internet browser, access technology, disability or impairment.
  36. IBM Accessibility Center
    2001-05-16
    Brings together product and service information for people with disabilities, and for Human Resource Professionals who are proactively seeking knowledge about solutions or empowering persons with disabilities to ensure a productive working environment.
  37. IBM Accessibility Center Guidelines
    2001-05-16
    Guidelines for accessibility for general software, Web applications, Java applications, hardware, etc.
  38. Inclusive Technologies United States, New Jersey, Matawan
    Jim Tobias 2002-11-06 Inclusive Technologies tobias@inclusive.com
    Inclusive Technologies delivers technical and business process consulting on accessibility of information and communication technologies, both hardware and software. Product accessibility audits, new product development support, marketing assistance, and staff training.
  39. Labor Law Posters USA United States, Florida, Ft. Lauderdale
    2004-11-12 Labor Law Posters USA postersusa@yahoo.com
    U.S. Federal & State Labor law posters by email.
  40. Macromedia Accessibility
    2001-05-16
  41. Microsoft Accessibility and Disabilities Site
  42. Microsoft Accessible Web Design Guidelines
    2001-12-13
    "By following accessibility design practices and using Microsoft Active Accessibility, you can make technology products for your customers with accessibility needs."
  43. Nomensa - User Experience Experts United Kingdom, Avon, Bristol
    Alastair Campbell 2002-11-19 Nomensa ac@nomensa.com
    Nomensa are committed to making the web more usable and more inclusive - making accessible websites for private and public sector companies.
  44. Online Training to Certified Web Accessibility Consultant English Germany, NRW, Bielefeld
    John S. Britsios 2005-10-22 Webnauts Net info@academy.webnauts.net
    "Certified Web Accessibility Consultant (CWAC)" online training program.
  45. Opera Software Accessibility
    2001-05-16
  46. Pollenation Internet Accessibility Services United Kingdom, Leeds
    Tim Parkin 2003-07-08 Pollenation Internet Ltd tim@pollenation.net
    Pollenation Internet offer advanced facilities for the consultation on and implementation of accessibility programmes for UK companies.
  47. RAMP- Robust Accessibility Management & Production United States, Virginia, Fairfax
    Preety Kumar 2001-11-08 Deque Systems, Inc. preety.kumar@deque.com
    RAMP is an open platform productivity tool that automates Section 508 and WAI Triple-A compliance detection, remediation, auditing, and reporting.
  48. RetroAccess United States, Michigan, Ann Arbor
    Derren Hermann 2001-09-13 RetroAccess comments@retroaccess.com
    RETROACCESS is a website evaluation and correction tool that checks your website code against established accessibility standards and conveniently guides you through the repair of those problems.
  49. sbihl - Webdesign barrierefrei German Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Ellerau
    Stefan Bihl 2006-12-09 hcibib_org@sbihl.de
    Erstellung von barrierefreien Websites und Beratung zum Thema Usability.
  50. Sigmer Technologies Ltd. - Website Accessibility English United Kingdom, East Sussex, Brighton
    Nigel Gill 2006-04-10 Sigmer Technologies Ltd. nigel@sigmer.com
    Website accessibility is at the forefront of all web development. At Sigmer we are firm believers in accessible web design; we support the World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and have expertise in accessible web site design. We aspire to a future where the Internet fulfils it's original purpose; to provide equal opportunity of access to information, services and the means to purchase products to all who use it, regardless of disability.
  51. Spotless Design English United Kingdom, London
    Ben Logan 2005-11-30 Spotless Design ben.logan@spotlessdesign.com
    Web accessibility and accessible design.
  52. SSB Technologies United States, California, San Francisco
    Chris Jones 2000-10-10 SSB Technologies contact@ssbtechnologies.com
    SSB Technologies is a company founded by technologists with disabilities which has developed automated software tools which help make web sites and intranets accessible to people with disabilities
  53. Sun Microsystems' Accessibility Program
    2000-07-18
    "Driven by the belief that designing to meet the needs of users with disabilities can improve the productivity of ALL users." Includes articles and papers, mainly with a focus on Java support for accessibility.
  54. Surfability - Accessible, usable, navigable web redesigns United Kingdom, England, London
    Mark I. Williams 2004-03-22 Surfability Ltd m.i.williams@surfability.com
    Surfability make underperforming websites and intranets measurably more accessible, usable and navigable.
  55. The Accessibility Experts United States, California, San Diego
    Joe Williams 2001-12-01 The Accessibility Experts info@accessibilityexperts.com
    Access to the World Wide Web to the blind is achievable and an inalienable right to the handicap. The founders of Accessibility Experts are committed to using their web development knowledge to empower the blind.
  56. The Usability Company United Kingdom, England, London
    Adam Crawford 2003-07-22 The Usability Company adam@theusabilitycompany.com
    Accessibility and usability testing services from The Usability Company. UK specialist consultants in strategic usability for website, wireless and digital TV usability testing and research. Site includes resources and a glossary.
  57. Toorak Usability United Kingdom, London
    Lisa Halabi 2002-02-26 Toorak Usability lisa.halabi@toorakusability.co.uk
    Specialists in usability and accessibility testing and consultancy.
  58. uiConsulting: Providing complete interface design and development services for websites, intranets, and software applications. Canada, Ontario, Ottawa
    Hilary Little 2002-07-17 uiConsulting hilarylittle@uiconsulting.com
    Providing complete interface design and development services for websites, intranets, and software applications. Our specialty is creating usable and accessible web interfaces.
  59. Unbounded Access
    Jael Kurtz 2002-11-28 jael@ubaccess.com
    A provider of web accessibility technology, services and research.
  60. Usability Testing and Section 508 Reviews in Atlanta United States, Georgia, Atlanta
    John M. Morgan 2002-10-23 User Insight contact@userinsight.com
    User Insight provides Usability Testing, Focus Groups and Section 508 Reviews in Atlanta, Georgia.
  61. UsableNet - Website Testing Systems United States, New York, New York
    Melissa Hall 2001-08-28 melissa@usablenet.com
    source for Web usability technology, offering Web-based services and computer software to Web development professionals, and providing a gateway for the Web research community to improve the Web browsing experience. Check the accessibility and usability of your site (first 5 pages).
  62. Using Technology to improve the quality of life United States, Missouri, Sedalia
    Greg Corpier 2002-08-20 Corpier Consulting Services