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Date:: 2 September 2009, 00:00–00:00 Coordinated Universal Time
Location:: Florence, Italy
Speakers:: Andrew Arch and Shadi Abou-Zahra
Website:: AAATE conference

An ageing population reinforces the demand for accessible Web sites and applications, to ensure equal participation and opportunities for all. One factor in the accessibility equation is the browser and associated assistive technology. This paper highlights the potential to improve older Web users experience. It considers browser usability and other factors needed to address the awareness and adoption of assistive technology and adaptive strategies.