Inclusive Libraries – A step towards mainstreaming persons with disabilities!
May 31, 2011
by Shilpi Kapoor @ 3:18 pm No Comments
Filed under: Accessibility,AT,Digital Talking Books,Inclusive Education,Libraries
During my own education, one of the places in the college that I enjoyed spending time at was the library. The Library is that one common place in a school, college or university that everyone needs access to. The library is the place we visit to gain knowledge, answer a question, read a newspaper, etc.....
What should banks be concerned about when making ATMs or Online banking accessible to persons with disabilities?
May 31, 2011
by Shilpi Kapoor @ 10:35 am No Comments
Filed under: Accessibility,Accessibility Testing,Digital Talking Books
People with disabilities need equal access to their finances. Today there are notifications by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Ministry of Finance requiring ATMs and Online Banking to be accessible. Banks nowadays are referring to financial inclusion, they need to look at accessibility as a way to build inclusion of persons with disabilities. In addition,....
Online Banking and Accessibility (WCAG) – A legal issue
May 27, 2011
by Shilpi Kapoor @ 5:19 am No Comments
Filed under: Accessibility,Accessibility Testing
India has ratified the United Nation Convention on the Rights for Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). In addition, in India, we have the Persons with Disability Act of 1995. Both these clearly state that the person with disability should have equal access and should not be discriminated against. Today, we see numerous issues wherein a simple....
ATM Accessibility – What Banks need to do?
May 25, 2011
by Shilpi Kapoor @ 1:42 pm No Comments
Filed under: Accessibility,Accessibility Testing
As per the RBI Notification, one-third of all new ATMs must be accessible to visually impaired. Banks need to look at this as a legal requirement since a person with disabilities should have an equal right to access their money and other financial information. What can Banks do to ensure ATMs are accessible to persons....
Do banks need to worry about Accessibility Compliance for Websites, ATMs, Online Banking and Kiosks?
May 24, 2011
by Shilpi Kapoor @ 12:37 pm No Comments
Filed under: Accessibility,Accessibility Testing,Web
Imagine not being able to withdraw your own money or then needing help to talk to a bank official, or then not being able to read your bank statement. One of the most basic things in life is access to your money, so in short access to banks. With 70 million disabled people in India....
Who has to comply with Guideline for Indian Government Websites (GIGW)?
May 24, 2011
by Shilpi Kapoor @ 4:02 am Comments Off
Filed under: Accessibility,Accessibility Testing,Web
Indian Government has approximately 6000 websites. Guideline for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) was drafted with an aim to bring about some standardisation and unifromity across these Government websites. The GIGW is applicable to Central, State, Union terriorities Government Websites and Portal at all levels including the District and the Panchayat Level. The GIGW also clearly states that....
Register Now for Training Workshop on Principles of Web Accessibility in Delhi on 18th June, 2011.
May 5, 2011
by techeditor @ 10:00 am No Comments
Filed under: Accessibility
Nearly 10% of the world’s population is disabled. People with disabilities include people with vision impairment, hearing impairment, learning disabilities, and mobility impairment. People with disabilities use assistive technology such as screen readers, speech to text softwares, onscreen keyboards, to use computers. These technologies help them to bridge the digital divide. Web Accessibility is a....
