Category Archives: Accessibility

Finally! Microsoft celebrates IE6 death!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

As a user experience designer and prototyper, one of the painful aspects of creating websites is checking browser compatability. With the demise of IE6, there’s one less browser version we have to worry about! Hooray! Check out the article on … Continue reading →

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Reaching Retirees: Web Design for Senior Users

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

Good article by Design For Use on web design for seniors. Here’s the summary: “With the aging population and increased reliance on internet resources, improving the online experience of senior and retired users can facilitate greater success and knowledge about … Continue reading →

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Improving the Patient Experience (Bridget Duffy, Gel Health ’09)

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

Bridget Duffy Former Chief Experience Officer Cleveland Clinic After breaking her leg, Bridget Duffy got a close look at the patient experience – by being a patient herself. At the first Gel Health conference, Bridget discusses what she learned – … Continue reading →

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Web Accessibility Day – September 22, 2009

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

The National Federation of the Blind and the Maryland Technology Assistance Program present Web Accessibility Day, September 22nd, 2009. The event will be held in Baltimore, MD. The Maryland Technology Assistance Program and the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan … Continue reading →

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National Federation of the Blind and American Council of the Blind File Discrimination Suit Against Arizona State University

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Theo Mandel, Ph.D.

It was bound to happen soon…Companies and universities implementing new technology that should enable all users to use the technology, yet has not fully addressed accessibility issues…and they are now caught in the act and are rightfully getting sued. In … Continue reading →

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