[DDN] FW: incom CfP: Journal of Community Informatics Special Issue on LatinAmerica

2006-09-19 Thread Gurstein, Michael
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eduardo Villanueva Sent: September 15, 2006 10:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: incom CfP: Journal of Community Informatics Special Issue on LatinAmerica Please excuse any cross-postings. Thanks in

[DDN] judge rules ADA applies to Internet

2006-09-19 Thread J Cravens
A federal judge has ruled that the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to the Internet, a ruling that could have profound effects on bridging the digital divide for people with disabilities -- at least regarding resources in the USA. A press release from the National Federation of

[DDN] [Fwd: [Cc-icommons] Free Culture presents: Down with DRM Video Contest]

2006-09-19 Thread Claude Almansi (BW)
Hi DDNers Several of you are gifted video makers: so I thought this might interest you. My apologies for possible cross-postings. Best Claude Claude Almansi Castione, Switzerland www.adisi.ch Original Message Subject: [Cc-icommons] Free Culture presents: Down with DRM Video

[DDN] FW: Huge dataset on blog contents available for anyone interested in thistopic

2006-09-19 Thread Katy Elizabeth Pearce
Thought some on this list would be interested... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ronald E. Rice Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2006 11:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Huge dataset on blog contents available for

[DDN] FW: United Nations Environment Programme Partners with Google Earth

2006-09-19 Thread Gurstein, Michael
I think this might be a very valuable resource for teachers. MG -Original Message- From: African Network of IT Experts and Professionals (ANITEP) List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Beth Ingraham Sent: September 14, 2006 3:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: United Nations

[DDN] Four Web Accessibility Myths - Busted

2006-09-19 Thread J Cravens
Four Web Accessibility Myths - Busted With Web technologies changing so rapidly, how can you ensure that your organization's Web site is accessible to everyone, regardless of disability? TechSoup has published this snappy, easy-to-read guide to see which rules still apply.

[DDN] Easter Seals Developing Accessible Web Software

2006-09-19 Thread J Cravens
This was announced back in July 2006, but I don't think it was posted here to the DDN... Easter Seals and software provider Convio, Inc. have announced a partnership to develop new Internet accessibility technology, job training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. More

[DDN] judge rules ADA applies to Internet

2006-09-19 Thread J Cravens
A federal judge has ruled that the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to the Internet, a ruling that could have profound effects on bridging the digital divide for people with disabilities -- at least regarding resources in the USA. A press release from the National Federation of

[DDN] some thoughts about warren buffet's donation

2006-09-19 Thread Phil Shapiro
hi DDN community - i'm working on a little video project which shares multiple points of views about warren buffet's large donation to the gates foundation. i'll be finished with this video project in a week or two, but some of you might enjoy seeing the result so far. i've

Re: [DDN] Tanzania ICT4RD Project

2006-09-19 Thread Eric Kimasha
Dear Osborn, I appreciate for your constructive critics on our website as well as for providing valuable information to my request. I apologize for late response. I was writing you yesterday when the power went off. We are facing a severe power problem. The power rationing has to