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Address: N301 Westminster Business Square
1-45 Durham Street
London SE11 5JH
Telephone: +44(0)203 286 2857
E-mail: hello@shapeshed.com
2 Jul 2008
Inclusive New Media Design, a project run by the Rix Centre was featured on Channel 4 News here in the UK. Read more
25 May 2008
Last week I attended the final session of Inclusive New Media design, a project at the Rix Centre, The University of East London. I'm sure the project team will be publishing their findings in due course, but until then here is what I learned from the study. Read more
20 May 2008
I've been lucky enough to take part in a study aimed at understanding how to make websites more accessible for users with Intellectual Disabilities at the Rix Centre, University of East London. On the final day an expert panel were invited to give their thoughts. Here are some brief notes from the speakers. Read more
19 Mar 2008
Two days of user testing with a group of users from Ellingham Employment Services was invaluable in learning about how intellectually disabled users use the internet. Read more
30 Jan 2008
I'm currently taking part in a study at the University of East London looking at making the web more accessible to users with Intellectual Disabilities. Along with Lisa Haskel I'm looking at ways to use image library APIs to help improve accessibility for ID users. Read more
8 Dec 2007
Just Ask is a detailed book on how to incorporate usability and accessibility into your design process. If you are considering conducting usability testing particularly for disabled users this is an essential book. Read more
5 Dec 2007
In January I will taking part in a research project aiming to identify the best ways to encourage designers and developers to make websites accessible to people with intellectual disabilities. Read more
5 Nov 2007
The UK Government has published a consultation document outlining that all government websites must meet W3C AA requirements by 2008. Read more
24 Sep 2006
Sourcing a professional web developer can be daunting task for clients. This article is a guide for clients and outlines the many benefits of employing a professional Agency focussing on Usability, Accessiblity and Web Standards. Read more
2 Aug 2006
Jakob Nielsen has published an article on screen resolutions. With his usual forthrightness he tells us we should design for 1024 x 768. Fair enough - no complaints there. Read more
19 Jul 2006
For those who haven't found it yet the RNIB have launched a new Web Accessibility Blog. The RNIB have pioneered accreditation for websites that are accessible to partially sighted and blind users. Their Web Access centre it is well worth a visit. There are plenty of resources avaialble to help developers improve and test their sites and even achieve See It Right accreditation. The blog is another really positive step from the RNIB to help developers and clients to understand the merits and application of Accessibility. Read more
19 Jul 2006
An article entitled e-Government, public services and older people by David Sinclair, Senior Policy Manager at Help the Aged outlines how the web continues to fail older people. Not just confined to the Public Sector this raises questions about exisiting legislation in the UK to deal with inaccessible websites. Read more
29 Jun 2006
A while ago I wrote an article encouraging anyone commissioning a website to get hold of a publication by the Disability Rights Commission. 'PAS 78: A Guide To Good Practice In Commissioning Accessible Websites' is a comprehensive guide for anyone commissioning a website on what to look for and how to achieve compliance with the necessary laws.The great news is that this document is now free. It can be downloaded from the DRC website. I thoroughly recommend that anyone involved in the industry should read this whether they are commissioning or developing websites. Read more
5 Apr 2006
The PAS 78 Guide has been released by the Disability Rights Commission and is a must for anyone commissioning a website. The document gives guidance on how to choose a Design Agency, how to manage the process and how to maintain the site once it is up and running. Read more
Address: N301 Westminster Business Square
1-45 Durham Street
London SE11 5JH
Telephone: +44(0)203 286 2857
E-mail: hello@shapeshed.com
