Databases being utilized:

Computer Source –

1. Database: Computer Source Database
2. Exact searches: “web accessibility”, “accessibility”, “web accessibility needs”
   1. “web accessibility”: 284 results returned. This search seems like it will be useful. Based on initial sifting, most results seemed related to my subject. This search will be a good source of base information from what I can tell so far.
   2. “accessibility”: 2,572 results returned. I should have known better with this one, but I thought searching an informatics database would make a difference. This search is way too broad to be helpful. From now on, I will include web with the term accessibility to help winnow down results. Otherwise, it will be too overwhelming.

• “web accessibility needs”: 5 results returned. In a game of goldie locks, this one seems to be too specific. My first search keywords form part i seem to be the most fruitful.

Communications & Mass Media Collection –

1. Database: Communications & Mass Media Collection
2. Exact searches: “accessibility enforcement”, “self-taught web development”, “web development accessibility”
   1. “web accessibility”: 9 results returned. While the results were limited, there does seem to be some useful information that could help support searches from the above database.
   2. “self-taught web development”: 0 results. This was not helpful at all.

• “web development accessibility”: 1 result returned. I’m not having as much luck with this database in general and I’m starting to question whether or not I will use it. I also tried “web development” and 42 results were returned. This might prove useful, but I probably won’t spend a lot of time in this database.

Computer Science Collection –

1. Database: Computer Science Collection
2. Exact searches: “accessibility history”, “future of accessibility”, “accessibility curriculum”
   1. “web accessibility”: 650 results returned. A bit on the higher end, but a lot of the sources, at first glance, seem like they will be very helpful
   2. “web accessibility history”: 2 results returned. Again, too specific. I’m finding it harder than I thought to come up with search keywords that will give me a variety of information, but also enough information. Once we can start using Boolean search terms, I think it will be easier for me to make sense out of broader searches.

• “web accessibility curriculum”: 2 results returned. Not very extensive, but the second result seemed very interesting and might prove to be useful, so, while the results are limited, this search might work out.

Potentially Useful Sources with Citations –

From the Computer Source Database: using the “web accessibility” search

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Abu-Doush, I., Bany-Mohammed, A., Ali, E., & Al-Betar, M. (2013). Towards a more accessible e-government in Jordan: an evaluation study of visually impaired users and Web developers. Behaviour & Information Technology, 32(3), 273–293. https://doi-org.ezproxy.fhsu.edu/10.1080/0144929X.2011.630416

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Beasley, W., & Jarvis, M. (2007). Simple Data Tables in a Web Page Context: Achieving Accessibility and Section 508 Compliance. International Journal of Instructional Media, 34(2), 125–132.

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Hackett, S., Parmanto, B., & Zeng, X. (2005). A retrospective look at website accessibility over time. Behaviour & Information Technology, 24(6), 407–417. https://doi-org.ezproxy.fhsu.edu/10.1080/01449290500066661

From the Computer Science Collection Database:  using the “web accessibility” search

URL: https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A469502345/CDB?u=klnb_fhsuniv&sid=bookmark-CDB&xid=5df09b64

Thompson, T., Comden, D., Ferguson, S., Burgstahler, S., & Moore, E. J. (2013). Seeking predictors of web accessibility in U.S. higher education institutions. Information Technology and Disabilities, 13(1). https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A469502345/CDB?u=klnb_fhsuniv&sid=bookmark-CDB&xid=5df09b64

URL: https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A165561287/CDB?u=klnb_fhsuniv&sid=bookmark-CDB&xid=d1321b3e

Bearne, S. (2007, June 21). ACCESS FOR EVERYONE: Guiding hands. New Media Age. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A165561287/CDB?u=klnb_fhsuniv&sid=bookmark-CDB&xid=d1321b3e

URL: https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A408649358/CDB?u=klnb_fhsuniv&sid=bookmark-CDB&xid=eb8f26b2

Charski, M. (2015, March). Web accessibility: is your content ready for everyone? EContent, 38(2), 22+. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A408649358/CDB?u=klnb_fhsuniv&sid=bookmark-CDB&xid=eb8f26b2

Annotation

Charski, M. (2015, March). Web accessibility: is your content ready for everyone? EContent, 38(2), 22+. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A408649358/CDB?u=klnb_fhsuniv&sid=bookmark-CDB&xid=eb8f26b2

This article goes into detail about the necessity of web accessibility and gives accounts from experts in the field of web development and IT. The author is a credible writer and has been focusing on digital and web based issues for over 20 years. This article has potential to act as a springboard to legitimate case studies and gives a basis of understanding of web accessibility and why it’s important.