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Equality, accessibility and inclusivity: paving the path to social change
As I spend most of my time concerning myself with equality, accessibility and inclusivity, I do tend to forget that most people in the world do not. Most people don't even have these words in their vernacular, let alone spend any time considering their role in making these things a reality. They simply don't think that they are in any way responsible, but I beg to differ. Edmund Burke got it right when he said, "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." But I have a sneaking suspicion that the path is not clear.
The eAccessibility Action Plan: making accessibility and inclusivity a reality
Last Tuesday I sat quietly, filled with excitement and eager anticipation as Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Media and Sport, launched the eAccessibility Action Plan at the eAccessibility Forum meeting.
There is a world of a difference between accessibility and inclusivity
I realise that I may be setting myself up for a bit of a tumble here, after my regular assertions about my distaste for labels and uber-political correctness, but when it comes to terminology that is running the risk of misuse or misunderstanding in a way that could be detrimental to the ideals that I am working towards, then that is a different story.
Inclusive design is for everyone with disabled folk firmly in the mix
I feel incredibly privileged that I am in the position to get my message of peace, love and inclusivity out there and writing this blog has afforded me the opportunity to do so, not just here on the Action website and not just amongst visually impaired folk, but out in the big bad world, which is becoming increasingly evident that I may be able to actually make an even bigger difference.
Inclusivity may be taking over, but it isn’t leaving accessibility behind
I made a commitment quite a few blogs ago to hold the accessibility torch and forge forward and I can report that I have done just that, but now need to make a slight alteration.
Inclusivity and technology - the revolution will be televised
It is widely accepted that I am a geek and when I recently attended the Inclusiv-IT-y 2009 event at the BCS, I was in my element. I wanted to hear about all of the latest gadgets and gizmos designed to facilitate social inclusion for disabled people, and although there was nothing new for me to play with, the day provided some real insights into where we are with all of this and, hopefully, where we are going.
What’s up with web accessibility?
I realise that this is a question that I, someone who purports to be a web usability and accessibility expert should be able to answer off the bat, but even I am perplexed.
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