Accessible Twitter CSUN Tweetup 2010
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The document discusses the features of an accessible Twitter client designed for optimal user experience across various devices and assistive technologies. It emphasizes keyboard accessibility, a simple layout, and semantic code that supports users with screen readers and other accessibility tools. User feedback highlights its effectiveness on platforms like desktop browsers, screen readers, and mobile devices.
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Accessible Twitter CSUN Tweetup 2010
- 1. AccessibleTwitter.com CSUN Tweetup March 24, 2010 Dennis Lembrée
- 2. All links are keyboard accessible (also clear focus state, text links underlined)
- 3. Optimal use of HTML headings (and ARIA landmark roles)
- 4. Simple, consistent layout and navigation (+usability)
- 5. Works without JavaScript (progressive enhancement)
- 6. Code is valid, semantic, light (separation of content, style and behavior)
- 7. Benefits?
- 8. Works well with: Desktop browsers Screen readers Braille output devices Text-only browsers Low-band connections Low resolution monitors Mobile devices Kindle
- 9. Just found a Great accessible Twitter client ... it is really easy with a Braille Display to use. @TheBrailler Quote
- 10. @AccessibleTwitr also nice to access your site from the iPhone with VO @mishu70 Quote
- 11. Twitter became more difficult to navigate with my Screen Reader. It's better with Accessible Twitter, so I'm keeping up now! @laurel_jean Quote
- 12. @AccessibleTwitr You can easily navigate by several methods; skip links, form fields, headings. Very effective with a screen reader. @reidarb Quote
- 13. I use [Accessible Twitter] on my Kindle. It works better with the Kindle's bare-minimum browser. @sarahebourne more Quote
- 14. End.