It is not clear from the study whether this is because an audience attracted to captioned online videos tends to watch the whole video, or if captioning an online video entices a general audience to watch for longer. However, it is an interesting phenomenon and has implications for advertisers and other revenue streams tied around online video.
The section contains over 80 applications in 10 categories for disabilities and special needs: sign language, communication, accessible readers, diagnostics and reference, emotional development, seeing and hearing, language development, literacy and learning, organisation and life skills.
Apple also has a section of their website that discusses the use of Apple devices in special education.
By addressing some of the features available with WAI-ARIA, Dr Hollier explains just how valuable it can be for developers. In using the techniques now, developers are able to create content that is accessible for people with disabilities.
This is the fourth instalment of Dr Hollier’s column about the W3C, which can be found in the new media section of the Media Access Australia website.
VoiceOver is a screen reader that comes standard with Mac OS X and all iOS devices (i.e. iPhone and iPad, iPod touch). WebAIM’s latest article provides basic information and tips for using VoiceOver to evaluate website accessibility.
Screen readers are often used as part of the web accessibility testing process. For people who do not use screen readers in their everyday lives, testing with screen readers can be difficult, and there are right and wrong ways to conduct testing.
