Development, Update and Maintenance of the AccessAbility Online Resource (May 1998 - December 2000)

• Funder: AccessAbility Program (Networking the Nation, Department of Communication, Information Technology and the Arts): $30,000 for development, in partnership with VICNET; $25,354 for update and maintenance (ITNR only).

• Research Collaborator: VICNET, State Library of Victoria, Australia.

Description

This web resource aims to raise awareness of the AccessAbility issues faced by people with disabilities who wish to use online services. It includes detailed information on a wide range of issues, products and services associated with access to online services for people with disabilities. Among other things, the database includes information on hardware and software products, standards development, training and education, issues, support programs, policy papers and case studies, both from Australian and key international sources.

Methods

To improve the Australian content of the database, as well as the coverage overall, through further Internet research, establishing links with relevant people and companies in Australia and overseas, and checking the current contents of the resource.

Current Status

The ITNR contract has been fulfilled.