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Locked out: The invisible challenges of digital accessibility

by Mark Pound In our increasingly digital world, accessibility should be a fundamental pillar of design and development. Yet, all too often, it’s an afterthought, if it’s considered at all. The reality is that digital accessibility isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity ...

Mon County to study accessibility of county parks

MORGANTOWN — As Monongalia County’s director of parks and recreation, J.R. Petsko knows just about every square foot of Camp Muffly, Chestnut Ridge and Mason-Dixon Historical Park.  Admittedly, he’s far-less knowledgeable when it comes to making those spaces as welcoming as possible ...

15-minute cities: Fact vs. fiction

There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of “15-minute cities” before today.  And if you have heard of 15-minute cities, there’s a good chance you heard about them through social media.  And if you heard about 15-minute cities through social media, then you might ...

ACT test streamlines registration for students with disabilities

Instructional booklets with larger type. Rooms that are larger, also, for wheelchair accessibility. Permission to mark test answers in an accompanying booklet – rather than the answer sheet. A sign-language interpreter, if needed and requested. The above accommodations and more ...

BOPARC to give 11 playgrounds accessibility updates

MORGANTOWN -- There’s nothing fun about looking at a playground. You’ve got to get in there and check it out. BOPARC and its partners are committed to helping every kid do just that through the growing Play for All initiative. Spearheaded by BOPARC Assistant Director Marissa ...

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