IBM helps blind 'see' web video. IBM developed a multimedia browser to make content accessible to vision impaired people [BBC News | Technology | UK Edition]
Government websites have a responsibility to provide content for those with disabilities. Under State and Federal Law, government agencies, AKA public entities,
must provide individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to
participate in or benefit from their programs. Services must be as effective in affording equal
opportunity:
- to obtain the same result
- to gain the same benefit
- to
reach the same level of achievement
For public entities, program access is not
limited to making facilities physically accessible. Adhering to program
access requirements includes effective communication practices, proper
public meeting protocols, accessible signage, the designation of a
responsible employee to serve as contact for concerns or grievances and
other aspects of program services that mere physical accessibility does
not fulfill. With more state public meetings and hearings on television broadcast or on the web, an accessible video form would help achieve the effective communication practices for all.
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