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Kathleen McGee <[log in to unmask]>
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UofMN Web Standards <[log in to unmask]>
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Has anyone used the WAVE tool: http://wave.webaim.org/

On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 2:17 PM, Philip M Kragnes <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>  Hi Soni,
>
> I can certainly take a look at your Web application.  Although the
> usability Lab does do some accessibility assessment, they are not in a
> position to recommend alternatives and other fixes.  You may also wish to
> use the Web Accessibility Self-Assessment Tool I created.  The tool will ask
> you a series of 29 questions, providing a means of indicating progress in
> compliance and areas for notes.  You will find the tool in the right column
> of the following page.  http://accessibility.umn.edu/assessment-tool.html
>
> I have always disagreed with the W3C/WAI regarding their statement that
> there should only be a single level 1 heading on a page.  My opinion is that
> level 1 headings are used to indicate the main topic/function on a page.  If
> this is taken one step further, a page generally has two main content areas,
> the main content and navigation.  By placing level 1 headings at the
> beginning of the navigation and the body content, I can easily move from one
> to the other.  This is consistent on the accessibility.umn.edu site, with
> the first level 1 heading enclosing the "What's Inside" image at the top of
> the left-nav bar.
>
> Thank you for your efforts with regard to accessibility.  Please let me
> know how and when I can be of assistance.  Thanks.
>
> Philip M Kragnes, M.S.
> Computer Accommodations Program
> University of Minnesota
> McNamara Alumni Center
> 200 Oak Street SE, Suite 180
> Minneapolis, MN 55455-2002
> P: 612-626-0365
> F: 612-626-9654
> E: [log in to unmask]
> http://cap.umn.edu
> http://accessibility.umn.edu
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Sonja Froyen <[log in to unmask]>
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 02, 2011 1:08 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [WEBSTANDARDS] WebAIM kscreem reader user survey #3 results
>
> Thank you for this. Two h1 headings... that's very interesting.
>
> BTW, I am developing a web application for use in my department. I've
> incorporated what I know about accessibility. If I want it really
> scrutinized for accessibility, can I ask you to review it? Or do I work with
> the Usability Lab?
>
> --soni
>
>  Sonja Froyen
>
> Information Technology Specialist
>
> Global Programs and Strategy Alliance
>
> University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
>
> 612-626-5337
>
> On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Philip M Kragnes <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> These results offer some interesting implications for Web developers.
>> http://webaim.org/projects/screenreadersurvey3/
>>
>> Philip M Kragnes, M.S.
>> Computer Accommodations Program
>> University of Minnesota
>> McNamara Alumni Center
>> 200 Oak Street SE, Suite 180
>> Minneapolis, MN 55455-2002
>> P: 612-626-0365
>> F: 612-626-9654
>> E: [log in to unmask]
>> http://cap.umn.edu
>> http://accessibility.umn.edu
>>
>
>
>
> --
>
> Sonja Froyen
>
> Information Technology Specialist
>
> Global Programs and Strategy Alliance
>
> University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
>
> 612-626-5337
>
>
>  *The Office of International Programs is now the Global Programs and
> Strategy Alliance.*
>
>
>


-- 
Kathleen McGee
Web Architect
Carlson School of Management
c: 612-624-7787


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