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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.
Web Testing Software:

Macromedia
  • 508 Accessibility Suite Extension for Dreamweaver and UltraDev.
    This is a free plugin feature that will work with Dreamweaver Ver 3 & 4.
    'A powerful program to test websites and make them accessible.You can identify potential accessibility problems on selected pages by running tests specified by the 508 regulations defined by the US Federal Access Board and guidelines defined by W3C/WAI. You can quickly find those problems, fix them and get additional information.' http://www.macromedia.com/go/508_accessibility_suite

  • 508 Development Guidelines These guidelines are designed to assist both beginning and advanced Web developers in their efforts to retrofit and build accessible Web content that conforms to Section 508 standards. http://www.macromedia.com/macromedia/accessibility/tools/contents.html

    • Dreamweaver Accessibility Templates
      The Dreamweaver accessibility templates are provided as a guide to creating accessible Web sites. Web designers are encouraged to view these assets as introductory examples that demonstrate one means of conforming to the 508 standards. Developers will need to review and test any changes made to the templates to ensure accessible content.

    • 508 Accessibility Suite
      The extension covers Section 508 and level 1 W3C/WAI guidelines, and an accessibility report can be run on one page, a complete Web site, selected section or any folder. UsableNet Inc.

    • Macromedia Flash Accessibility Kit
      Download free example code and guidelines to help you make your Macromedia Flash (SWF) movies accessible to users with disabilities.

    • Dreamweaver 3 Check for Accessibility Extension
      Check your HTML code against W3C guidelines with this extension from Macromedia.

    • Fireworks Accessibility Commands
      Select Blank ALT Tags , Check the accessibility of your Web graphics by reviewing Hotspots and Slices for alternate text.

    • Test Your Web Site
      Find out how accessible and usable your site's content really is and make it even better with this free test from UsableNet.



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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