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Assistive Technology Design for Law Libraries - General Design Issues

CAST developed the Universal Design for Learning, a new paradigm for teaching, learning and assessment, drawing on new brain research and new media technologies to respond to individual learner differences.

DO-IT (from the University of Washington)

Discusses Web accessibility and universal design.

Information Technology and Technical Assistance Training Center (at Georgia Tech)

"The Information Technology Technical Assistance and Training Center (ITTATC) is charged with providing accessibility training and technical assistance related to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act. We want to help our audiences – industry, state officials, trainers, and consumers – to understand the requirements of Sections 508 and 255 and to achieve success in their efforts to develop, market, and buy accessible E&IT." Click on the "Assistance" tab, to see their resources on design. Also linked to from the law page and consulting & training page.

Trace Research and Development Center (from the University of Wisconsin)

Trace is dedicated to "Designing a More Usable World – for All." Includes materials on "Universal Design Principles." Also addresses specific design concerns regarding computers, the Web, and other items.

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative

"The World Wide Web Consortium's (W3C) commitment to lead the Web to its full potential includes promoting a high degree of usability for people with disabilities. WAI, in coordination with organizations around the world, pursues accessibility of the Web through five primary areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development."

WebAIM

Provides a variety of resources and services on Web accessibility. This link is found on the design page, products & services page, and consulting & training page.