Thursday, March 15, 2012

WEB SEARCH

Google, the Web-search giant, operates an accessible search site attuned to
the needs of visually impaired users. The service prioritizes its list of Web sites based on simplicity and how well they work with
screen-reading software. Google’s accessible search strategies aim to
help visually impaired readers in several ways, including accessible email, maps with textual directions, a calendar with a speech-friendly user interface, and, of course, searching the Web. Audio alternatives are available for all services that use Google accounts. Google invites users to participate in a user community—sharing tips and identifying what does and does not work well in its accessible services.

The community is found at: groups.google.com/group/accessible.
The Google Accessible Search site is found
at: labs.google.com/accessible.


Lifeglow

Jan. - Feb. 2009 Vol. 26, No. 1

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