WebAnywhere: experiences with a new delivery model for access technology

Authors:
Jeffrey P. Bigham;Wendy Chisholm;Richard E. Ladner
Affiliations:
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY;University of Washington, Seattle, WA;University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Venue:
Proceedings of the 2010 International Cross Disciplinary Conference on Web Accessibility (W4A)
Year:
2010

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Abstract

In this paper we describe recent developments and our experiences in releasing WebAnywhere. WebAnywhere was originally designed as a web-based alternative to a traditional screen reader. It can be run on any computer without installing new software, making it ideal for use on-the-go or in libraries and schools where the appropriate access technology is unlikely to already be installed and where users do not have permission to install it. Since its initial release nearly two years ago, WebAnywhere has expanded from its original goal of supporting blind web users to become a platform for an array of technologies supporting access for people with disabilities.