Re: [WSG] web05 and other web conference links
Hi everyone: could someone send me the link to web05 (that was in Australia) and perhaps other more recent conferences. Looking for examples of using podcasts and also how people ended up putting their supporting materials on the web (i.e. power point slides, that sort of thing). From Webstock: http://www.webstock.org.nz/recordings.php Regards Mike *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***
[WSG] WIPA
Good stuff Russ et al! for once we might even have to admit the Aussies have done it better. Compare and contrast WIPA http://www.wipa.org.au/ Web Developers Association of New Zealand http://www.wdanz.co.nz/ Mike *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ***
[WSG] Accessibility statement
Does anyone have opinions on what's thought good practice for accessibility statements nowadays? I've generally been using some variation on what Mark Pilgrim (Dive into Mark) did a few years ago, but wonder if what's appropriate has moved on since then. Thanks Mike ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
[WSG] Accessibility statements
Does anyone have opinions on what's thought good practice for accessibility statements nowadays? I've generally been using some variation on what Mark Pilgrim (Dive into Mark) did a few years ago, but wonder if what's appropriate has moved on since then. Thanks Mike ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
Re: [WSG] Webstock
I'd just like to wish Mike et al good luck with the conference starting in about 8 hours. about 2 hours :) I know exactly how you feel this morning. Nervous!! You are now officially dribbling the Web Standards Conference ball in the southern hemisphere. Thank you so much Peter! Just in case people are interested, most of the presentations over the next two days will be recorded and made available as podcasts and video after the conference. Mike ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
[WSG] Setting focus in a form and screenreaders
If I set focus in a form to a particular field when the page loads (through javascript), does that have impact on a screenreader? eg - will it start reading from the field that is in focus and effectively skip over all content before that in source order? Anyone know? Mike ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
Re: [WSG] Setting focus in a form and screenreaders
Mike Brown wrote: If I set focus in a form to a particular field when the page loads (through javascript), does that have impact on a screenreader? eg - will it start reading from the field that is in focus and effectively skip over all content before that in source order? Anyone know? ok, having quickly tested in a demo of Jaws, it appears that it does. Jaws starts reading from the input form on page load. This would seem a major accessibility problem to me then! Any arguments that it's not? Mike ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
Re: [WSG] Web Standards Speech
Alvaro Mouriño wrote: I'm a member of a local group called Debian Uruguay [0]. Several members offered voluntarily to give speeches about any subject. I volunteered too, in my case to give a speech about Web Standards [1]. The point that I will emphasize is accesibility, and I want to demonstrate this by browsing non-standards-compliant sites (and standards too) with a browser for blind or low-vision users. Is there any that is free? (free as in free software) I don't know any, so I'm a little lost. I would like to know the choices available and advantages/disadvantages of each one. The last thing is that this is the first time I give a speech, so maybe someone with a little more experience in this matter could point me some subjects I should/should not talk about. Hi Alvaro I gave a talk just under a year ago on web standards. It's up here: http://www.govis.org.nz/conference2005/presentations/mike-brown-html/index.html and may give you some ideas. It's best viewed in something like Firefox and in full-screen mode (F11). If you print it out, or print preview, you can also see my speaking notes. Hope it might be of some use :) Mike ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
Re: [WSG] Web Standards Speech
russ - maxdesign wrote: Not sure if this is heading way ff topic. If so, I'll write to myself offlist and give myself a stern talking to... it is with this email, so I promise it's my last and feel free to give me a stern talking to :) A few tips I always try to keep in mind: 1. always wear cloths when public speaking 2. face the audience when talking to them (for some reason this can engage them???) See, for you Russ, and i *do* mean this in the best possible way, speaking naked (without cloths on ;) would absolutely engage the audience. I think you need to try this approach. I'm sure you, and the audience, will be pleasently surprised at the results. Mike ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
[WSG] Environmentally conscious websites
With a looming winter power shortage in New Zealand, Webstock www.webstock.org.nz has decided to act now and do our bit to help save energy. We've redone the site in a way we're convinced is a model for more rational and sustainable energy use. Please take a look, and please spread the word. This is something we think's important. And any feedback on how we might improve on what we're doing is welcome too. Thanks Mike ** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list getting help **
