Category Archives: Web Development

Is HTML Code Validation Necessary?

The topic has resurfaced on blogs and Twitter recently: is code validation necessary? Well, yes and no. Complete HTML (and CSS) validation is a great goal, but 100% validation is not crucial nor necessary. Browsers will usually correct and render … Continue reading

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Presentation at INDATA Conference in Indy

Last week (July 29 2010), I presented the session “Twitter and Web Accessibility” at the Assistive Technology Conference hosted by the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads at the Indiana Convention Center in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. It was my first … Continue reading

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HTML5 podcast, Lists, and Mayor

What’s up with me? I recently published a great new podcast on Web Axe, HTML5 and John Foliot (a transcript is also provided). I interview John Foliot, a professional peer whom I also consider a friend. John shares he extensive knowledge … Continue reading

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Other “Thoughts on Flash” from Apple’s Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs recently published an open letter about Apple’s position on Flash which addressed the reasons behind not implementing Flash on the iPhone, iPod, and iPad. It’s very well written and has some great points, but contains many flaws as … Continue reading

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Fun, CSUN, BlindMind

I took the family on a return visit to the Jelly Belly Factory in Fairfield, California (only a 1 1/2 hour drive). Picture of wife and kids at Jelly Belly. Also went to the newly re-opened Happy Hollow Park & … Continue reading

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twitterapi Meetup at Twitter HQ

A couple nights ago, I attended a @twitterapi meetup at the Twitter HQ in downtown San Francisco. It was pretty cool just being there, and great to get updated on the Twitter API while also doing a little networking. It … Continue reading

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Recent Web Stuff

I’ve been busy as ever with my side projects and freelance work, especially with Accessible Twitter. In case you missed it from my tweets, here some good links with what I’ve been doing lately: Web Axe in BBC Podcast – … Continue reading

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