Laura’s Notebook | Technology for Non-profit Organisations, Social Media and Accessible Website Design

Consultation on accessible government websites

The UK government has issued a consultation document on ‘Delivering Inclusive Websites’.
Read the full story at the Web Standards Project.

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Posted on November 5th, 2007 | Posted in: Accessibility, Side Notes.
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MODx, the most promising CMS of the year!

MODx wins the Most Promising CMS of the year 2007! This is a great achievement for the MODx team! Congratulations!
Read the celebration news from the MODx team.

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Posted on November 4th, 2007 | Posted in: Foss, Side Notes.
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Netsquared coming to the UK

A new UK initiative for web-enabled social innovation began last week with a discussion to set up Netsquared in the UK, loosely based on the US Netsquared conference and community, which has now led to a host of meetups and other activities through which tecchies and activists find common cause and do good stuff for social benefit.
Read the full story at David Wilcox’s Designing for Civil Society website.

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Posted on October 30th, 2007 | Posted in: Nptech, Participation, Side Notes, Social Media.
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How our information and knowledge management has evolved

For those that can access and watch video clips, head over to YouTube to see a short video exploring the changes in the way we find, store, create, and share information. Information R/evolution was created by Michael Wesch.
Thanks to Luis Suarez of the the Elsua Blog for spotting this!

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Posted on October 19th, 2007 | Posted in: Side Notes, Social Media.
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Video’s of assistive technology in use

Take a look at the AssistiveWare website to see videos on assistive technology in use for computer accessibility. Providing a useful insight and understanding, the video’s show real life experiences by users using a wide range of technologies, enabling them to work, enjoy their leisure and manage their daily life with the use of computers.
Source: 456 Berea Street.

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Posted on October 15th, 2007 | Posted in: Accessibility, Side Notes.
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Bristol Wireless technology travels far…

After a plea for help, Bristol Wireless has sent a laptop to Sarajevo to help a young civil war victim to enable him to turn his life around and help him gain the qualifications to find work. Read the story to see how they are using free and open source software to help Amir.

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Posted on October 12th, 2007 | Posted in: Foss, Side Notes.
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Success with the law on accessible websites

A federal district court judge in California has issued two landmark decisions in a nationwide class action against the Target Corporation ruling that they must make their website accessible to the blind.
Read more about the case at Max Design.

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Posted on October 3rd, 2007 | Posted in: Accessibility, Side Notes.
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Google Presentations

Google adds presentation tools to Google Docs. A great feature is that users can connect through Google Talk and can chat about the presentation as they’re watching. Could be a great tool for sharing learning.

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Posted on September 18th, 2007 | Posted in: Nptech, Side Notes, Social Media.
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Nominations for IT Volunteer Awards open

iT4 Communities are welcoming nominations for the 2007 IT Volunteer Awards, which aim to recognise and celebrate the best and most innovative examples of IT volunteering. Find out more on their site at www.IT4Communities.org.uk.

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Posted on September 11th, 2007 | Posted in: Side Notes.
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Modx makes it to finals - vote for it to win!

My favourite open source CMS has been nominated to be a finalist as the Most Promising CMS in the 2007 PacketPub Awards. Click on the image to find out more and vote for it to win!