I attended a thought-provoking debate on Accessing Technology at the Edinburgh Book Festival on Sunday, part of their Freedom and Equality series. The precis read: Technological leaps have expanded opportunities for people with disabilities. At the same time, cuts to resources are making many feel isolated, misunderstood and attacked. How do we ensure everyone has… Continue Reading Accessing Technology Debate at the Edinburgh Book Festival
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Web Accessibility in the UK – True Facts [infographic]
I was recently asked in one of my blogging groups to create an infographic. (For my previous attempt at this, see 7 Random Facts about the World Wide Web). As part of the challenge, and in honour of World Usability Day yesterday, I have chosen to make my infographic on web accessibility. I’ve taken a… Continue Reading Web Accessibility in the UK – True Facts [infographic]
Creating a more inclusive world at the RI World Congress
I attended a major conference last week, the RI World Congress. The conference is held every 4 years and covers a range of disability issues. This year I was lucky enough that it was held in my home city of Edinburgh. As someone interested in accessible and inclusive design, particularly for the Web, I was… Continue Reading Creating a more inclusive world at the RI World Congress
Accessibility Scotland: a new event for web accessibility professionals
Last Friday I attended the first Accessibility Scotland conference in Edinburgh. There were 7 speakers, all talking about different aspects of their work as web accessibility professionals. Here’s my review of the day. Mark Palmer Mark spoke about his 10 years in the accessibility field. In that time he’s seen the focus move from fear… Continue Reading Accessibility Scotland: a new event for web accessibility professionals
Och Aye The Wapuu! Spotlight On WordCamp Edinburgh 2015
The last time Edinburgh had a WordCamp was in 2012. I was fresh out of university and eager to meet members of the WordPress community. I’d dabbled a bit with WordPress a few years before, but was keen to learn more and meet members of the local WP community. The weekend conference drew attendees from… Continue Reading Och Aye The Wapuu! Spotlight On WordCamp Edinburgh 2015
