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It is the intent of the NASA Section 508 Web site to provide information that is accessible to all. Our web site is based on the Technical Standards of Section 508 part 1194.22. If you find any of the site content to be inaccessible, please contact us or send feedback.
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  • NASA Training Resources
    • Agency-wide Accessibility Training Module (SOLAR)
      (HR-001-02D) Accessibility Awareness Training : This online training course promotes user awareness of accessibility requirements.

    • Web Accessibility Checklist
      This checklist is based on the Section 508 §1194.22, Technical Standards. It lists each standard and it's reference.
      Doc | Htm |       Pdf

    • Introduction to Assistive Technologies for the Web
      assistive_tech.ppt
      This presentation by Gaye Graves, WebDev Manager and Benjamin Simpson, Information Architect at NASA Ames Research Center covers:
      • Review of several types of disabilities
      • Software and Hardware assistive technology for web browsing
      • Emerging Technologies
      • Assistive Technology Vendors
      • Resource Links

    • Accessibility Awareness Training
      Accessibility Training.ppt
      An informative presentation of the history, legislation and implementation of the Section 508 Accessibility Laws by Chas Redmond. (May, 2001)

    • Web Application Methodology
      This study examines the application of Section 508 Accessibility Requirements as they pretain to Web Interface Software Applications. A methodology for developing Section 508 compliant applications is proposed as well as the renovation of existing applications. Accessible Development Checklist and application guide included. This study focused on ColdFusion driven applications. (March, 2002)
      Full Document:       Doc.zip | Pdf.zip
      Checklist: web_app_checklist.htm

  • Technical Tips
    • Creating Text Equivalents for Images NEW
      Summary: This article describes what text equivalents are, why they are required, how to create them, and the best approach to writing and editing them.
      Introduction


Responsible NASA Official: Bryan D. McCall bryan.d.mccall@nasa.gov
Curator: Antonio Haileselassie Antonio.O.Haileselassie@nasa.gov
Date: September 5, 2006
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