Accessibility
Web accessibility refers to the practice of making websites usable by people of all abilities and disabilities. When sites are correctly designed, developed and edited, all users can have equal access to information and functionality. For example, when a site is coded with semantically meaningful HTML, with textual equivalents provided for images and with links named meaningfully, this helps blind users using text-to-speech software and/or text-to-Braille hardware. When text and images are large and/or enlargeable, it is easier for users with poor sight to read and understand the content. When links are underlined (or otherwise differentiated) as well as coloured, this ensures that color blind users will be able to notice them. When clickable links and areas are large, this helps users who cannot control a mouse with precision. When pages are coded so that users can navigate by means of the keyboard alone, or a single switch access device alone, this helps users who cannot use a mouse or even a standard keyboard. When videos are closed captioned or a sign language version is available, deaf and hard of hearing users can understand the video. When flashing effects are avoided or made optional, users prone to seizures caused by these effects are not put at risk. And when content is written in plain language and illustrated with instructional diagrams and animations, users with dyslexia and learning difficulties are better able to understand the content. When sites are correctly built and maintained, all of these users can be accommodated while not impacting on the usability of the site for non-disabled users.
The needs that Web accessibility aims to address include:
Visual: Visual impairments including blindness, various common types of low vision and poor eyesight, various types of color blindness;
Motor/Mobility: e.g. difficulty or inability to use the hands, including tremors, muscle slowness, loss of fine muscle control, etc., due to conditions such as Parkinson's Disease, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, stroke;
Auditory: Deafness or hearing impairments, including individuals who are hard of hearing;
Seizures: Photoepileptic seizures caused by visual strobe or flashing effects.
Cognitive/Intellectual: Developmental disabilities, learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyscalculia, etc.), and cognitive disabilities of various origins, affecting memory, attention, developmental "maturity," problem-solving and logic skills, etc.;
As a client, to me accessibility would mean being able to access a certain account on a certain website easily. Also as a client it would mean that anyone can enter their account on the website no matter the disability.
As a web developer, to me accessibility would mean making sure that the web site is available to those with disabilities or without disabilities. This would mean that everyone can use the site without worry.
As a business manager, to me accessibility would mean being able to have functions on the site that would allow me to hire a range of different employees, including the disabled. This would make my business quite successful when it comes to taking in employees also it would make my company quite popular. Also I would be able to take in employees with different nationalities because of the excellent accessibilities.
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
Leader activity report/evaluation.
Overview:
Personally I think that we could have chosen a better leader. He didn’t direct others very well and didn’t do much himself. As a leader, one should have certain qualities. Ben, our leader, had none of these qualities. While we were working on the design and structure of our project, he was playing a computer game on his PC. A leader should be able to control his workers and assign certain people to certain jobs. Our leader, Ben, just let everyone decide what they were doing and made no attempt when everything went down hill. The team worked really well, even without a proper leader. Our project, in the end, turned out alright but could have been better if a different leader was allocated.
The Designers:
The designers worked really well, and the structure worked in the end. Despite all the disagreements, it held 300g worth of weight. The design was very simple so the builders could easily follow it.
The Builders:
The builders worked very hard and helped with the design as well as the building. This again should have been under the control of Ben Carrinton, but was a complete failure.
The Researchers:
Only one of our researchers actually researched anything. While the other was playing on games. The research done helped a lot with the design and structure because it made it stronger.
The Equipment Checker:
The equipment checker worked well. Having someone for that job made sure that no extra equipment was used and was a challenging activity.
The Scribe:
The scribe had a page of everything that was needed and the jobs and who was doing them. This helped because if anyone forgot what they were doing or forgot what they needed. They could just look at the page and they would know.
Last but not least:
The Leader:
As I have mentioned before, our leader, Ben Carrinton, wasn’t the best choice we could have made. As he was lazy and made no attempt to sort things out when they went down hill. Because of this, the end result was failure.
Overall:
I feel that the team worked quite well and adapted to any mistakes made by people. Although all could have been immensely improved.
Emily Howley
Personally I think that we could have chosen a better leader. He didn’t direct others very well and didn’t do much himself. As a leader, one should have certain qualities. Ben, our leader, had none of these qualities. While we were working on the design and structure of our project, he was playing a computer game on his PC. A leader should be able to control his workers and assign certain people to certain jobs. Our leader, Ben, just let everyone decide what they were doing and made no attempt when everything went down hill. The team worked really well, even without a proper leader. Our project, in the end, turned out alright but could have been better if a different leader was allocated.
The Designers:
The designers worked really well, and the structure worked in the end. Despite all the disagreements, it held 300g worth of weight. The design was very simple so the builders could easily follow it.
The Builders:
The builders worked very hard and helped with the design as well as the building. This again should have been under the control of Ben Carrinton, but was a complete failure.
The Researchers:
Only one of our researchers actually researched anything. While the other was playing on games. The research done helped a lot with the design and structure because it made it stronger.
The Equipment Checker:
The equipment checker worked well. Having someone for that job made sure that no extra equipment was used and was a challenging activity.
The Scribe:
The scribe had a page of everything that was needed and the jobs and who was doing them. This helped because if anyone forgot what they were doing or forgot what they needed. They could just look at the page and they would know.
Last but not least:
The Leader:
As I have mentioned before, our leader, Ben Carrinton, wasn’t the best choice we could have made. As he was lazy and made no attempt to sort things out when they went down hill. Because of this, the end result was failure.
Overall:
I feel that the team worked quite well and adapted to any mistakes made by people. Although all could have been immensely improved.
Emily Howley
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
unit 3-meeting agenda
Meeting AGENDA:
The next school council meeting will be held in the conference room, next Monday at lunch-time. All council members are asked to attend. Please send apologies to the chair if you are unable to attend.
AGENDA:
Welcome and apologies for non-attendance
Review and confirm accuracy of last meeting’s minutes.
Review and allocation of council rules and responsibilities.
Discuss:
The poor state of the common room (cleaning and decoration)
The need to raise funds to finance funds for the common room and redecoration.
End of year dinner/dance/party
Car parking facilities for students with their own vehicles.
Any Other Business
The next school council meeting will be held in the conference room, next Monday at lunch-time. All council members are asked to attend. Please send apologies to the chair if you are unable to attend.
AGENDA:
Welcome and apologies for non-attendance
Review and confirm accuracy of last meeting’s minutes.
Review and allocation of council rules and responsibilities.
Discuss:
The poor state of the common room (cleaning and decoration)
The need to raise funds to finance funds for the common room and redecoration.
End of year dinner/dance/party
Car parking facilities for students with their own vehicles.
Any Other Business
unit 3-business letter
Bytes Ltd.
Store Manager
Bytes Ltd.
23 High Street
Cottingham
Birmingham
B28 6YU
October 21, 2009
20 Dawncraft Avenue
Kingsley
Birmingham
B32 5TR
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to you, as a response to your letter of complaint. I apologize for the attitude our Deputy Manager used when you spoke over the phone and that if you ever have any complaints again I, myself, will take care of them. This issue shall be solved straight away. I understand how upset you must have been and promise that it shall not happen again.
As the manager of Bytes Ltd. I will provide you with a 50% discount off your next purchase if you chose to use our store again. I assure you that none of our employees will use that attitude again; also we will talk to our Deputy Manager and make sure she treats all our customers fairly when mistakes and complaints are made. Again we are truly sorry for the inconvenience this caused you.
Sincerely,
Emily Howley
Manager.
Store Manager
Bytes Ltd.
23 High Street
Cottingham
Birmingham
B28 6YU
October 21, 2009
20 Dawncraft Avenue
Kingsley
Birmingham
B32 5TR
Dear Sir or Madam:
I am writing to you, as a response to your letter of complaint. I apologize for the attitude our Deputy Manager used when you spoke over the phone and that if you ever have any complaints again I, myself, will take care of them. This issue shall be solved straight away. I understand how upset you must have been and promise that it shall not happen again.
As the manager of Bytes Ltd. I will provide you with a 50% discount off your next purchase if you chose to use our store again. I assure you that none of our employees will use that attitude again; also we will talk to our Deputy Manager and make sure she treats all our customers fairly when mistakes and complaints are made. Again we are truly sorry for the inconvenience this caused you.
Sincerely,
Emily Howley
Manager.
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
trust-iv communication about us
Trust IV is an independent and specialized provider of IT testing services and IT project services. Trust IV work with our client’s in-house teams, deploying proven methodologies, to achieve the highest levels of quality in software. Our services are flexible and allow customers to choose the deployment model that best suits their requirements.
Trust IV, from our base in the North West of England, work with our customers across the UK, to help them validate their IT infrastructure and deliver high-performing applications to their users... Learn more about TrustIV Limited.
This is an example I copied and pasted from http://www.trustiv.co.uk/default.asp.
Trust IV, from our base in the North West of England, work with our customers across the UK, to help them validate their IT infrastructure and deliver high-performing applications to their users... Learn more about TrustIV Limited.
This is an example I copied and pasted from http://www.trustiv.co.uk/default.asp.
activity 3.8
Activity 3.8
Simple Sentence Structure:
Businesses earn lots of money.
Compound Sentences:
This month you will earn £800, and in a year, you will earn £9600.
Complex Sentence:
The Beal’s estate agency’s computers, once again, need to be rebuilt.
Explanations:
Simple Sentence Structure: - The structure of a simple sentence is made up of a subject, a verb and expresses complete thought.
Compound Sentence Structure: - The structure of a compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses and connectives.
Complex Sentence Structure: - The structure of a complex sentence is made up of one independent clause, and two dependent clauses and connectives.
Done By Emily, Loreta, Tinashe and carman and Ryan
Simple Sentence Structure:
Businesses earn lots of money.
Compound Sentences:
This month you will earn £800, and in a year, you will earn £9600.
Complex Sentence:
The Beal’s estate agency’s computers, once again, need to be rebuilt.
Explanations:
Simple Sentence Structure: - The structure of a simple sentence is made up of a subject, a verb and expresses complete thought.
Compound Sentence Structure: - The structure of a compound sentence is made up of two independent clauses and connectives.
Complex Sentence Structure: - The structure of a complex sentence is made up of one independent clause, and two dependent clauses and connectives.
Done By Emily, Loreta, Tinashe and carman and Ryan
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
unit 3.1 summary
Unit 3.1 Summary
Different businesses use different types of media for different purposes. Each media serves a function. But even if you work in an office you need good verbal communication skills.
Though companies communicate electronically, there will be times in any business that you will need to communicate verbally, especially if you have to deal with face to face complaints.
Types of media and their purposes:
Media - Purpose -Example
Telephones- To communicate with people outside of work or other employees- To communicate with other employees without having to leave the comfort of your home or office.
Face to Face – To communicate in a friendly and more direct way- If you have to talk to a customer about a complaint.
Radio- To communicate and inform people- To inform people of any problems that may need fixing.
Newspaper/Magazines- To entertain and inform people- To attract the attention of young people and, depending on the magazine or newspaper, inform them of whats happening.
Posters- To inform and persuade people to come to whatever the poster is about- To persuade people to go to the gig or show.
Leaflets/flyers/brochures- To inform people about a job or place- To inform people that a special offer is on.
Text Messaging- To communicate with friends quickly- Texting between friends.
Emails- To communicate between friends and other employees without delay- Emailing other technician about problem.
Blogs- To inform people- To inform people on your blog about what is going on.
Websites- To inform and entertain people-To inform people of what is happening in the business world.
The word “communication” means the parting and exchange of thoughts, opinions, ideas and information by speech, writing or signs.
Different businesses use different types of media for different purposes. Each media serves a function. But even if you work in an office you need good verbal communication skills.
Though companies communicate electronically, there will be times in any business that you will need to communicate verbally, especially if you have to deal with face to face complaints.
Types of media and their purposes:
Media - Purpose -Example
Telephones- To communicate with people outside of work or other employees- To communicate with other employees without having to leave the comfort of your home or office.
Face to Face – To communicate in a friendly and more direct way- If you have to talk to a customer about a complaint.
Radio- To communicate and inform people- To inform people of any problems that may need fixing.
Newspaper/Magazines- To entertain and inform people- To attract the attention of young people and, depending on the magazine or newspaper, inform them of whats happening.
Posters- To inform and persuade people to come to whatever the poster is about- To persuade people to go to the gig or show.
Leaflets/flyers/brochures- To inform people about a job or place- To inform people that a special offer is on.
Text Messaging- To communicate with friends quickly- Texting between friends.
Emails- To communicate between friends and other employees without delay- Emailing other technician about problem.
Blogs- To inform people- To inform people on your blog about what is going on.
Websites- To inform and entertain people-To inform people of what is happening in the business world.
The word “communication” means the parting and exchange of thoughts, opinions, ideas and information by speech, writing or signs.
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