The infamous Google Labs guys at Google Inc (goog) have come out with a new site called Accessible Search, in that it also evaluates site usability in ranking results. So basically those having vision problems like me won't have sore eyes after surfing. In other words, use this new site to see if the webpages are vision friendly or get a 31 inch LCD monitor.A 2001 survey found that eight million people have visual impairments and would need some type of assistance in using the Web, so this is a welcome feature for those net surfers that are half blind or have vision problems. This new customized Google search engine is built on top of Google Co-op technology, which the company released to allow developers to build search engines that optimize results based on interests or other uses.
Lighthouse International, a national leader in print and online accessibility, applauded Google's recent efforts. "This is a very important step by Google and other Internet companies. It demonstrates an enlightened understanding of the need to apply sophisticated technology to meet the growing needs of the consumer," commented Lighthouse CEO Tara A. Cortes, PhD, RN.
Accessible Search Page from Google source
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