Accessibility expert Joe Clark has started a micropatronage drive to support his ability to support media accessibility projects. I'm particularly interested in the efforts he seeks to support regarding the development of more accessible fonts for captioning. He's up front about what he's looking for — a modest sum of money to allow him to pursue funding for a broader accessibility effort. It's a good idea and Joe is well worth supporting.

If you're not familiar with Joe's work, start by reading his articles published on A List Apart or check out his book. The man knows a thing or two and is willing to stick his neck out to say it.

You can support Joe by giving him a donation via PayPal and/or posting one of his hilarious banners on your website (sorry Joe, I'm not sullying this layout with a banner no matter how funny it is).

Joe's also speaking at the Web Directions North conference in Vancouver in February if you're lucky enough to be there (I barely got in on the early-bird registrations). I'm sure he wouldn't be averse to in-person donations if you happen to run into him there or anywhere else. Good luck Joe.