Accessibility (Issue) - Bloor Research

Mindjet Connect boosts accessibility

26th June 2008
Peter Abrahams

Mind maps are an excellent communication media for developing new ideas. So the latest version of Mindjet that enables collaboration amongst multiple participants is a winner, especially for anyone who finds travelling a challenge.

European Standards on ICT Accessibility : report on phase I

19th June 2008
Peter Abrahams

The European Union (EU) is developing standards for the procurement of accessible Information and Communication Technology by public bodies. Phase 1 is nearing completion what does/will it contain and mean?

e-Access 08 was a great day in London

6th May 2008
Peter Abrahams

e-Access is a great conference. Comparing e-Access 08 with 06 shows that accessibility has moved forward to an extent.

See the naked bodies of 500 websites for one day only

8th April 2008
Peter Abrahams

April 9th is CSS Naked Day 08 and over 500 websites have promised to switch their CSS off for the day. Why?

UK Business Taskforce on Accessible Technology

2nd April 2008
Peter Abrahams

A group of heavyweight employers have set up a taskforce to investigate accessible technology. It should have a major impact on all stakeholders.

Businesses should do more to avoid repetitive strain injuries (RSI)

14th March 2008
Peter Abrahams

The clear message from the recent RSI Action Conference is that businesses can and should do more to ensure their employees do not suffer from RSI.

How accessible are the high street websites

7th January 2008
Peter Abrahams

Webcredible have just produced a report on 20 UK retail websites. The results are interesting, the methodology is even more interesting.

Second Life is now too important not to be accessible

11th December 2007
Peter Abrahams

Commercial business events now take place in Second Life but they are not accessible. Why is this a problem and are there any answers?

Amazon Kindle for people with disabilities

10th December 2007
Peter Abrahams

Kindle, the new electronic book reader from Amazon, will aid accessibility for some disability groups but most groups will have to wait for a future version.

Kindle and Surface new interfaces accessible? Usable?

3rd December 2007
Peter Abrahams

Two new interfaces paradigms have been announced recently. What are the implications for accessibility? Surface is looked at in detail in this blog and Kindle in the next.