Last November whilst listening to BBC Radio 4's In Touch (a programme broadcasting news, views and information for people who are blind or partially
sighted) I heard discussions about talking bank machines and accessible online games.
I wonder how accessible my blog is to the visually impaired?
How does it sound if using a screen reader?
I guess that the BBC News RSS feed might be an unwelcome and confusing addition if the blog was read out. Should it be removed? Given that the primary purpose of this particular blog is to engage with and reflect on my experiences with Web 2.0 technology, I conclude that the RSS feed can stay. Lucky RSS feed! :-)
Does my website meet the needs of those with dyslexia, autism etc?
The National Autistic Society website gives some ideas on how I can improve the blog. For example, trying to limit the number of navigation links in any section to seven avoids overwhelming someone with an autism spectrum disorder with information.
These are are just some of many challenging and interesting design issues I need to work on when constructing this blog!
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