Database use, enhancement, and design that serves the current need, anticipates the near future.

Intentional design. Functional, Human readable, Maintainable. Thought through so it looks easy. Robust. Designs that don't have to be torn down to be updated. Implementations other programmers praise when they must follow.

User focused for success. In depth knowledge of specific tools disabled persons use to access the Web and PC software applications. Finding abilities, leveraging them... success always comes from what works for this user.

Strategies and Tactics that remain in the competency zone of the intended user.

Because I wish to support political campaigns and organizations that seek to influence legislation, and because I own my own company, federal law currently prohibits me from accepting any government contracts which excludes from my client list the largest portion of my business in this sector: federal agencies, state rehabilitation programs funded by the federal government, and local school district programs funded by the states, using federal funds.

I can still perform services for individuals needing the services, but they must personally pay me. If they are reimbursed for their expenses, including my services, after the fact, there is no legal conflict. Such are our laws today.

Those who are unfamiliar may find it interesting that many programs do not allow contractors such as myself to perform services directly for their clients, to avoid conflict of interest. Catch 22. Sadly, some people may not be able to get services, much less my services, because I or others choose to be politically active, and obey the law, things I consider to be a constitutional right, and a duty of citizenship.

§ 115.5 Individuals and sole proprietors. Individuals or sole proprietors who are Federal contractors are prohibited from making contributions or expenditures from their business, personal, or other funds under their dominion or control.

Experienced with Speech Recognition, Braille, Screen Readers, Screen Magnification, Speech Enhancement, Switch Systems, etc. and their users.

Technology: ways to do useful things.

Primary sources: the tips of five icebergs: ADA, Information Technology Accessibility, FAPE, IDEA, NCLB. The Law attempts to stipulate fairness.

Making computers meaningfully usable for the disabled requires experience and judgement.

ADA The Americans with Disabilities Act

Section 508 The 1998, Congress amended Rehabilitation Act: to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.

Section 504 FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education

IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA)

NCLB No Child Left Behind

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