Posted by RGD Ontario on Feb 3, 2010 | 1 Comment
TORONTO — The afternoon sessions at last weeks RGD Ontario Access-Ability Conference included Ottawa-based web accessibility expert Derek Featherstone who spoke about the fundamentals of web accessibility.
Featherstone says accessibility needs to be part of the design process
He said the importance of accessible for the web is not just in meeting the guidelines, but about good design and planning. “Too much of accessibility happens between the implementation and launch of a project when the costs are highest,” said Featherstone.
> More on Derek Feathersone’s Access Ability talk
Posted by RGD Ontario on Jan 28, 2010 | No Comments
More than 1.85 million people in Ontario/4.4 million people in Canada have a disability. This number is on the rise as our population ages.
Accessibility is no longer an option. It’s a necessity.
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD Ontario) is helping to lead the way to a more accessible province for everyone through a partnership with the Ontario government.
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