Update as of July 2013: YouTube’s embedded HTML5 player is much more accessible than the default Flash player. Users must opt in in order to use the HTML5 player. For additional details see my Updated YouTube Embedded Player test page. I was recently asked why some YouTube players are more accessible than others. Indeed there’s […]
I’m writing this blog post for at least three reasons: I’m often asked whether Doodle is accessible to screen reader users. I’m often a participant in meetings that (a) are scheduled via Doodle, and (b) include blind participants. I think Doodle’s approach to making their interface accessible raises some interesting questions.
If you type "Is there " in the search field of your favorite search engine, and have search suggestions or auto-complete enabled, you’re likely to see some interesting questions appear as recommendations. If you then narrow your search by typing the first letter of the third word (e.g., "Is there a"), the list gets even […]
NOTE: Check this blog periodically for updates to the Accessible NCAA Bracket script. Be sure you have the latest version: Latest version: 1.7 Updated: April 2, 2011 New in this version: Added support for the Final Four In the Active Games section, replaced the phrase "0:00 in the 1st half" with "halftime" Added preliminary support […]
The DO-IT Video site recently got a face-lift. Among the changes was a new player, which uses the HTML5 <video> element for browsers that support it, and falls back to the JW Player for those that don’t.