Queensland Government website Good examples

 

Designing accessible web resources (CD) > Resources on design for access and usability > Good examples

 

NOTE - If you know of any great accessible sites, please send the address to unidesign@optusnet.com.au.

 

The sites below offer options for how readers view the pages, or information about how browsers can be adapted to suit individual needs.

 

Community Resource Unit

http://www.cru.org.au/siteinfo.htm

 

This web site has been designed to be accessible, and clearly explains how to change the font size.

 

Dyslexia at College

http://www.dyslexia-college.com/

 

Look for the options of large print and changing background colours.

 

National Center for Accessible Media

http://ncam.wgbh.org/accessncam.html

 

This page outlines specific access features of the NCAM website and access instructions for users with a disability.

 

Opening All Options II

http://student.admin.utas.edu.au/services/options/accessibility.asp

 

This site provides for changes to text size and background colour.

 

British Dyslexia Association

http://www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk/main/view/index.asp

 

This site allows users to download Browsealoud (a screen reader for browsing the web), and to set font formats.

 

Deafblind.org

http://www.deafblindinfo.org/accessibility.asp

 

This page outlines the accessibility considerations built into the design of the whole site.

 

Business Review Weekly - Accessibility Page

http://www.brw.com.au/accessibility.aspx

This page outlines the steps taken to provide accessibility to the BRW site.

 

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