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Due Chiacchiere
The Due Chiacchier site has improved significantly since it failed to make our submission queue some time back. The comments we had then have been taken onboard and the site’s overall accessibility has really been enhanced as a result. The more sharp-eyed amongst you may notice that the site has the occasional validation error due to the presence of embed. However, given Internet Explorer’s reported unreliability with object and taking into account feedback from disabled user testing groups, we decided that embed is still the most reliable and accessible approach in this situation and accepted the validation error as a reasonable trade-off.
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I-cre8 (2)
The i-cre8 site is back! After undergoing an overhaul and redesign since last year’s “Notable” award there’s been a marked improvement. Functionally, it’s still a simple site but it’s strengths are in its solid construction and attention to detail. Keyboard navigation is a breeze due to the clear onfocus styling, there’s some neat use of unobtrusive JavaScript within the Web Assist section to show and hide content and the contact form is very usable in it’s use of error highlighting.
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Applaud Web Solutions
The Applaud Web Solutions site has a very professional looking and usable design that does a great job of highlighting the services that it can provide. As well, it’s one of the better examples of utilizing the keyboard and :hover effects to navigate through it’s structure, including the Flash banner. Something you don’t see very often.
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In Retirement Services
The In Retirement Services site is bright and cheerful with nice use of colours that has been re-developed from an existing site. Designed with the older user in mind, the site serves its target audience well with good clear navigation and supporting pages that offer practical user assistance. Some elements of the design are particularly notable. For example, even with images disabled, this site is still easy on the eye and pleasant to use. Meanwhile, look under the hood and you’ll find a site navigation menu that could be described as a model of usability.
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