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No matter what computer you are using, you will access the Internet through a web browser. The most commonly used web browsers in order of popularity are Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari (Mac OS X) and Opera.
Web browsers have some common accessibility features that can assist people who rely on the use of a keyboard or who need to make a webpage easier to see. These features allow you to:
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12 Days of Access - Dr Scott Hollier celebrates the improved affordability of accessible computing
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Scott has been with Media Access Australia for over two years, and earlier in 2010 moved back to Western Australia where he is a Project Manager involved in some very exciting projects.
What have been a few of the highlights of 2010 for you in your area of access?
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Government to'immediately' move to improve access to media
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The Media Access Review began under the Howard Government, and encompassed issues surrounding captioning, audio description, cinema and DVD accessibility, and emergency notification. The 'Media access review final report' proposed many positive recommendations, including:
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ABC launches new disability website
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Ramp Up’s editor, Stella Young, draws attention to the number of Australians living with a disability, saying, “Disabilities bring challenges and amazing opportunities and Ramp Up will be the place to bring this rich, multi-layered community to life.”
She foresees a site full of essential content. “Ramp Up will feature columns from a wide range of people with disabilities that will entertain, inspire, delight and provoke.”
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