Accessibility Scans and Institutional Activity: An Activity Theory Analysis.

This article presents views and insights of the author about Web accessibility, the ability for any user to read and understand a Web site with appropriate adaptive technology. Web accessibility is defined in practice, in activity, or, rather, in several overlapping activities. The author has identi...

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Publicado en:College English Vol. 70; no. 2; pp. 189 - 202
Autor principal: Spinuzzi, Clay
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: National Council of Teachers of English Nov2007
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        Website access control
        Computer network resources
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        Website usability
        Computer software usability
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