The Israeli Accessibility Organization in Tech-ED 2008

I want to invite you to a special demonstration. Special activity, that might open your eyes and/or  leave you surprised. I know I was the first time I've tried it.

If you happen to be in the business center (and if you don't, just come here ), come visit the "A-Israel" stall. It located next to the wall, just after the "Arcaffee" bar (so you can grab a cup of coffee on your way).

A-Israel is the Israeli organization to promote accessibility in Israel. The organization has a division that promote accessibility in web pages, called "Nagish" (which means accessible, in Hebrew).

In the stall you'll get a demonstration of how a person which suffers from some kind of deficiency, handles web-browsing.

 
People getting a demonstration of how an un-accessible web page makes it impossible for people with deficiencies use it.

You'd be surprised how many simple tasks can get difficult when you can differentiate colors. Or can't use the mouse. And so on. I promise you, you won't regret it.
I already wrote why should you do it (Accessibility on web pages - Why?), now it's your chance to see it with your own eyes (and hands).

Mrs. Gila Gertel, an accessibility specialist

After you've visited the stall (or before, it doesn't really matter), and took the demonstration, come listen to a lecture by Gila Gertel, about accessible technology (i.e. Windows, Web-pages, everything! :)). Tuesday, 17:30, in "Sapir" hall, in the "Hilton" hotel.
Case studies, methods, benefits and so on.
It's an interesting lecture, believe me, I've heard it before.