Chapter 7. Additional Resources
General Accessibility Resources
Table 7-1. 508 Resources
| Site Name | URL | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Official U.S. Government website for 508 compliance | http://www.section508.gov/ | Contains the official laws and policies around 508 compliance, as well as tools. Geared toward those creating websites for the U.S. government. |
| 21st Century Communications and Accessibility Act | http://transition.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/cvaa.html/ | A U.S. law building on section 508, focusing on new technologies. Expands beyond the Federal arena to consumer products. |
| WebAIM | http://webaim.org/ | Articles, tools, and services for making accessible websites. |
| Penn State AccessAbility | http://accessibility.psu.edu/ | Accessibility and usability at Penn State. Includes articles and practical examples for making accessible websites. |
| W3Câs official page for accessibility | http://www.w3.org/standards/webdesign/accessibility/ | Bullet points for why accessibility is important. |
| Paciello Groupâs blog | http://www.paciellogroup.com/blog/ | Frequently updated blog on accessibility, tools, and standards. |
Testing
Table 7-2. Browser tools
| Tool | Browser | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility Developer Tools by Google | Chrome | Audits individual web pages for accessibility issues. |
| N-WAX by mctenshi | Diagnoses basic usability issues on an individual webpage | Â |
| Chrome Shades by dmazzoni | Chrome | Tool built specifically for making sites more accessible for the blind. Pages are reformatted as text-only. |
| Chrome Daltonize | Chrome | Simulates common types of color blindness on websites. ... |
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