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