Web Site Offers Museum E-tour for Disabled
From: InformationWeek Online - May 25, 2001

Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, has recently dealt with an issue now
confronting many Web site operators - making sites accessible to those with
disabilities. The issue is gaining importance as the Internet becomes a more
integrated part of everyday life. The federal government has mandated changes
to site accessibility by this summer, and site operators are seeking the best
way to accommodate disabled users without having to rework their sites from
top to bottom. Wright State University's Accessible Arts Program found a
possible solution while building a site that will provide virtual access to
the Dayton Art Institute. Site visitors will be able to view close-ups of
paintings and other pieces of art through EyeSpy, an image server from AXS
Technologies. The Accessible Arts program chose the AXS product because it
does not require the use of a mouse, the control of which can often pose
difficulties for those who have impaired mobility. Michael Paciello, the
founder and CTO at consulting firm WebAble, said making the sites accessible
is not a matter of overhauling the entire site but rather a process of better
site management. 

http://www.daytonartinstitute.org/
http://www.archimuse.com/mw2001/papers/anable/anable.html
http://www.csun.edu/cod/conf2001/proceedings/0031alonzo.html

