Author Archives: accessibilitynow

I am a hobbyist webmaster and programmer pursuing a degree in Computer Science and a career in Web Programming.

Each day, I learn more about accessibility and how it relates to handicaps and website design. The Internet is an important resource for information, education, services, and shopping — therefore, accessibility on the Internet is every bit as critical as it is in a store or restaurant.

I have been writing in HTML and CSS for several years, picking up other technologies as I go along.

Right now, I’m focused on learning advanced CSS layouts, PHP, Apache, MySQL and XML/XSLT.

SERIES: 2 – Writing Valid, Accessible HTML

March 2, 2007 – 7:38 am

Page 1: What is valid, accessible HTML?
Is HTML hard to learn?
HTML is the easiest markup language you will ever learn. It is smaller and easier than specialty markup languages often used in publishing or typesetting. It is much easier than programming.
What the heck is a markup language, anyway?
Simply put, it’s a set of tags used [...]

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My new Series: Writing Valid, Accessible HTML

March 2, 2007 – 1:21 am

This series will be very helpful to a lot of people. Novices to HTML will start off with good habits, and established coders will learn to overcome their bad habits and inaccessible designs (and will learn why they should do so).
I strongly encourage both novices and experts to comment on my article/tutorial and ask questions!
I [...]

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SERIES: 1 – Writing Valid, Accessible HTML

March 2, 2007 – 1:04 am

This series is intended for both the novice and the experienced HTML coder. It will include information for beginners. This will help you learn the right way and avoid bad habits. I assume you are familiar with basic computer/Internet use and terminology.
Introduction: What is “valid, accessible” HTML (or XHTML)?
I am not referring to avoiding errors [...]

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