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The technical challenges that Web developers encounter when creating accessible Web sites are numerous and change constantly as technologies evolve. Many resources are available, though, through which Web developers may learn more about, and engage in discussion about, the particular challenges they may be encountering.

• Discussion Forums: WebAIM offers several online discussion forums, which are a good avenue for getting more information about how to approach technical challenges.
• Articles: A series of articles on various technical topics as they relate to Web accessibility may be found at the magazine, A List Apart.
• UC E-mail List: UC employees may join a Universitywide e-mail discussion list of technical and other UC personnel interested in IT accessibility issues. To join the list (accessible-l@ucop.edu), send an e-mail to .

Information about selected technical challenges is provided below:

• AJAX
• PDFs
• Flash
• Maps