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Dr. David Robins Presented on Accessible Design for the Web |
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One year ago, a federal judge ruled that retail stores with an online presence can be sued if their web site is not accessible to the blind. Although federal law (Section 508 of the American Rehabilitation Act) pertains primarily to federal agencies, it is now obvious that all organizations with a web presence are subject to legal recourse in content on their web sites is not accessible.
Dr. Robins discussed legal requirements and standards for accessibility, and how to design sites that are accessible.
David B. Robins is an Assistant Professor in the Interdisciplinary Program in Information Architecture and Knowledge Management (IAKM) at Kent State University. He teaches courses in information design, information architecture, usability and content management systems. He is conducting research in usability, and the impact of aesthetics on web site credibility and usability. Dr. Robins has an undergraduate degree from Colorado State University (Bachelor of Fine Arts), a Master of Science (Library Science) from the University of North Texas, and a Ph.D. in Information Science from the University of North Texas.
This program is part of a regular business meeting for the Northern Ohio Chapter for the American Society for Information Science. Please see their website for more information and to make reservations to attend other presentations. http://www.slis.kent.edu/~norasis/2007_09.htm
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