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Resources: Videos of How People with Disabilities Use ICT
[in-progress draft updated 26 March 2011]
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This page lists videos of people with disabilities using information and communications technology (ICT), especially with assistive technologies (AT). The videos are listed in the following categories:

Closed captioned means that you can turn captions on or off. Open captions means that the captions are always seen.

People using assistive technologies (AT)

Screen readers and braille

Introduction to the Screen Reader
A short, clear, personable introduction to how screen readers provide access to electronic documents and the Web for people who are blind and others. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
[Editor's note: This is one of my favorite introductory videos. It is short, easy to understand, and the right balance between casual and professional. Watch it all to see a good bit at the very end, right before the credits.]
6 minutes. QuickTime, RealPlayer, Windows Media. Closed captioned.
Transcript: Introduction to the Screen Reader.
Refreshable Braille and the Web (on dotSUB)
Demo and commentary on using the Web with a screen reader and refreshable braille device, includes example of finding a book on Amazon. (Roger Hudson)
[Editor's note: Excellent video of real life use. Clearly covers the basics without talking down, and is a nice balance between personal and professional.]
7 minutes. Open captions/subtitles available in English, Italian, Spanish.
Transcript: Refreshable Braille and the Web, below the video.
An Introduction to Screen Readers
A walk through of how people use screen readers to navigate and get information from web pages by Victor Tsaran, Yahoo! accessibility program manager. Shows some aspects of design and coding that makes screen reader access easier, such as headings and lists. (Yahoo!)
[Editor's note: Much longer than most other videos listed.]
27 minutes.
Screen Readers and the Web (Part 1, alt text segment)
Examples of how missing alternative text can make web pages totally in accessible and unusable, and how they can be made accessible. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
[Editor's note: Clear examples make the point strongly. (The second segment describes D-links, which are generally not considered best practice anymore.)]
6 minutes. QuickTime. Closed captioned.
Transcript: Screen Readers and the Web
Screen Readers and the Web (Part 3, page layout segment)
Demonstrates the importance of marking up headings in web pages. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
[Editor's note: Detailed description of an important accessibility issue. (The second segment describes D-links, which are generally not considered best practice anymore.)]
7 minutes. QuickTime. Closed captioned.
Transcript: Screen Readers and the Web
Forms: Label and Title
Introduces screen reader user using web forms. (Roger Hudson, Andrew Downie)
[Editor's note: Nice introduction, friendly, clear. Related videos are in the Web section below.]
4 minutes. On dotSUB. Open captions/subtitles.
Transcript under "Video Transcription" section.
Accessibility in Yahoo! Messenger
Using a Messenger with a screen reader. (Yahoo!)
7 minutes.
From the Mouth of a Screenreader (Part 1)
Discusses the evolution screen readers and how they work with accessibility APIs, DOMs, etc., particularly the WindowEyes screen reader. (Yahoo! April 2007)
[Editor's note: More history and details than many people will want to know - but good to have for those who do. Part 2, which is listed below, is of broader interest.]
21 minutes.
From the Mouth of a Screenreader (Part 2)
Mentions some things that applications need to provide for accessibility, shows WindowEyes screen reader settings, and discusses how screen readers access web pages. (Yahoo! April 2007)
[Editor's note: Some web developers will find this useful.]
25 minutes.

Screen magnification

Screen Magnification and the Web
Shows different aspects of using the Web with screen magnification software. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
[Editor's note: Good overview of screen magnification software and settings; however, doesn't say much about what developers and designers need to do to make their site accessible.]
11 minutes. QuickTime, RealPlayer.
Transcript: Screen Magnification and the Web
An Introduction to Screen Magnification Software
Shows several settings of screen magnification software. (Yahoo!)
[Editor's note: A casual video (that repeatedly mentions Yahoo websites). It doesn't say much about what developers and designers need to do to make their site accessible.]
16 minutes.

AT for people with physical/motor disabilities

Wheeling in Second Life
Woman with cerebral palsy talking about Second Life and the club Wheelies. (webusability)
4 minutes. Open captioned.
Transcript: Wheeling in Second Life

Various

Computer Access: In Our Own Words
Students with many different types of disabilities show how they use computers and express how the computers provide independence. (University of Washington)
[Editor's note: This video shows many different people with a range of disabilities.]
10 minutes. RealPlayer, Windows Media. Open captioned.

Web accessibility

Web Application Accessibility
Discusses the benefits of accessibility in addition to access by people with disabilities, especially enabling web application use on mobile devices and the aspects of reaching a broader audience. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
[Editor's note: Nicely short and engaging. Salesy, rather than technical.]
3 minutes.
Transcript: Web Application Accessibility
Screen Readers and the Web (Part 1, alt text segment)
Examples of how missing alternative text can make web pages totally in accessible and unusable, and how they can be made accessible. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
[Editor's note: Clear examples make the point strongly. (The second segment describes D-links, which are generally not considered best practice anymore.)]
6 minutes. QuickTime. Closed captioned.
Transcript: Screen Readers and the Web
Screen Readers and the Web (Part 3, page layout segment)
Demonstrates the importance of marking up headings in web pages. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
[Editor's note: Detailed description of an important accessibility issue. (The second segment describes D-links, which are generally not considered best practice anymore.)]
7 minutes. QuickTime. Closed captioned.
Transcript: Screen Readers and the Web
Importance of HTML Headings for Accessibility
Shows how screen reader users use headings to navigate around a page and jump to areas of web content.
[Editor's note: Good, although a bit longer than needed to get the message across.]
9 minutes. YouTube.
Forms: Label and Title
Introduces screen reader user using web forms. (Roger Hudson, Andrew Downie)
[Editor's note: Nice introduction, friendly, clear. Related videos below.]
4 minutes. On dotSUB. Open captions/subtitles.
Transcript under "Video Transcription" section.
Forms: Fieldset and Legend
Forms: Dynamic Select Menu
Using JavaScript for error correction in forms
Show and Hide Form Sections
Forms Inputs in a Data Table
Short demonstrations of screen reader user using specific web functionality. (Roger Hudson, Andrew Downie)
[Editor's note: Short, clear, easy to follow.]
2 - 5 minutes each. On dotSUB. Open captions/subtitles.
Transcripts under "Video Transcription" section.
Screen Magnification and the Web
Shows different aspects of using the Web with screen magnification software. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
[Editor's note: Good overview of screen magnification software and settings; however, doesn't say much about what developers and designers need to do to make their site accessible.]
11 minutes. QuickTime, RealPlayer.
Transcript: Screen Magnification and the Web
Senior Web Surfer
[Editor's note: I've not been able to view the whole thing, though what I've seen looks very good.]
17 minutes. RealVideo.
Introduction to Web Accessibility
A person who is blind, a person with a physical disability who does not use the mouse, and a person who is deaf talk about accessibility problems in websites. Three reason to make websites accessible are mentioned. (The ASD Project)
[Editor's note: Caution: The main point could easily be misinterpreted because they talk about how the Web is inaccessible but don't clarify that it is because the websites are designed poorly.]
11 minutes. Windows Media, Flash. (Missing description of useful visuals at the beginning.)
Transcript: Introduction to Web Accessibility
Specifying the Language of Human HTML for Accessibility
Examples of a screen reader reading different languages correctly and incorrectly based on whether the language is properly marked up.
[Editor's note: Not a high priority issue in most cases.]
7 minutes. YouTube.
ARIA Theatre
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ARIA Video Project
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Other

WCAG 2 Theme Song (YouTube)

A World Made for Disabilities (YouTube)

Under consideration for listing

To suggest other videos for this page, e-mail books@uiAccess.com with Subject: Video Resource.

AT for people with physical/motor disabilities

One Thumb to Rule Them All
A guy with spinal muscular atrophy playing World of Warcraft and Unreal Tournament 2004 using only his thumb. (AssistiveWare)
A pivotal role in the household
A woman with ALS controlling her computer with a switch taped to her cheek. (AssistiveWare)
Me and my computer
A girl with athetoid cerebral palsy writing and drawing with the computer. (AssistiveWare)
We can because we think we can
A woman with cerebral palsy who uses her computer to do graphic design work. (AssistiveWare)
Others from www.assistiveware.com/videos.php

Misc:

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology) -- University of Washington
Streaming Video Presentations with Support Publications including

Access to Technology in the Workplace: In Our Own Words
Testimonials from employees with disabilities that support the use of accessible technology in the workplace.
12 minutes

Access to the Future: Preparing Students with Disabilities for Careers
College career development staff share ideas for making services and programs accessible to students with disabilities.

Building the Team: Faculty, Staff, and Students Working Together
How to create an inclusive postsecondary learning environment.

Camp: Beyond Summer
How to add Internet experiences to summer camp programs for children and youth with disabilities.

College: You Can DO-IT!
College students with disabilities and staff share advice for success in college.

Listening to Learn: Digital Reading Solutions See how technology and document conversion are helping students to read and learn. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Learning without Limits: Students with Disabilities at UW-Madison UW-Madison students with disabilities share their Wisconsin experiences. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)

Succeeding in College and at Work: Students with Disabilities Tell Their Stories -- New England ADA Center
Strategies to successfully stay in school, graduate and get jobs are shared.

others:

Not Listed

The following videos are not included in the main listings because they do not directly focus directly on people with disabilities using technology or otherwise are not directly relevant. However, some are of interest in certain cases.

  • From Where I Sit - eight videos of students with disabilities sharing their experiences in the college, along with faculty members' responses. (California State University) Lana returned to school after losing her eyesight; Gregoire is deaf; Tiago, also an older student, has a learning disability; Kelly has hearing loss; Yvette uses a wheelchair and does not write or type. Noteably, most of the students in these videos are older, "nontraditional" students. Each video is 6-9 minutes. QuickTime. Closed captioned, visual description.
  • Web Accessibility - A World Denied 2.5 minutes of excerpts of a longer video; this is mostly just role call.
  • Introduction to World Caption World Caption is a free Macintosh software program created at the University of Wisconsin-Madison that makes it easy to add captions to any QuickTime compatible video. (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
  • ATA Success Stories

Other Languages

Unable to access

  • Know Your Users: Web Accessibility from the User's Prospective [old link: http://www.fresnostate.edu/webaccess/users/default.html]. A 27 minute video featuring computer users with disabilities discussing and demonstrating the tools they use to access the Web. California State University, Fresno.
  • Web Accessibility Access for All [old link: http://www.fresnostate.edu/webaccess/video.htm]. 10 minute video featuring insights from people with disabilities using the Web. California State University, Fresno.

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