Alternative Interfaces for Accessibility

[email protected] (Jakob Nielsen) Mon, 07 Apr 2003 09:20:00 -0800

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Jakob Nielsen's Alertbox for April 7 is now online at:
   http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20030407.html	

Summary:
The key difference between user interfaces for sighted users and blind
users is not that between graphics and text; it's the difference between
2-D and 1-D. Optimal usability for users with disabilities requires new
approaches and new user interfaces.

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