A screen magnifier is computer software that enlarges a portion of the screen, allowing older people or those who are vision impaired to see it more easily. Media Access Australia reviewed a number of screen magnifiers for different operating systems that offer the most common features available in free and low cost screen readers.
Participants are invited to share their experiences and any advice that could benefit others. This accumulated knowledge will then be turned into resources available to everyone.
The research will focus on the most common social media and blogging platforms and how people with disabilities use them, with or without assistive technology.
The article was inspired by the lawsuit filed in 2010 against JetBlue for the inaccessibility of its website. The outcome of the case against JetBlue Airways last week effectively left the complainants with no recourse in US state or federal courts.
