Raised-letter signs supplement Braille in serving visually impaired
Nashville Tennessean - Braille is not the answer for "way finding" for all blind and visually impaired people. Only about 10% can read it, according to the American Council of the Blind. That's why guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act call not only for Braille

Strong shortlist for Jodi Awards 2006 proudly sponsored by Simulacra
Training Press Releases - The shortlist for the Jodi Awards 2006 for excellence in museum, gallery, library, archive and heritage web accessibility excellence has been announced. Six websites have been shortlisted by an experienced panel of judges. Marcus Weisen, the Museums

Quality Assurance To Support New Disabled Web Access Guidelines
Training Press Releases - New guidelines developed by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) offer sound advice on commissioning accessible websites, but may be asking too much of website owners. It is now the role of Quality Assurance professionals to support the guidelines

Quarter Million for Sidewalk Repairs
Gilroy Dispatch - Gilroy - Next year's budget for big-ticket projects includes $1 million for the future arts center and an unprecedented $250,000 for sidewalk repairs. The sidewalk funds are the most "exciting" part of the $28.5-million spending plan, according to