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Does your website legally need to be accessible?

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

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The other day I was asked the question “To what level does any website legally need to be made accessible?” 

    “The influence of web accessibility on business and industry is more significant when the demands of a client, or potential client, like the US federal government, must be met.” (WebAim.org)

The law that exists today says that if you are the federal government or supply electronic and information technology goods and services to the federal government, then yes, you must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 508 Standards). This law requires “Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology (EIT) accessible to people with disabilities.” (section508.gov)

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What tools are people using to view your web site?

Friday, August 14th, 2009

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When designing a site, it is important to remember that not all of your users will be accessing your web site using a computer screen, keyboard, or standard computer mouse. People with disabilities use a variety of adaptive technologies to access web sites.
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Four WCAG 2.0 Guidelines that could Improve Readability for all Audiences

Monday, July 6th, 2009

I often hear how accessibility can help everyone. One

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of the most common examples I’ve heard is that sidewalk ramps not only help people in wheel chairs but they also help people rolling luggage, strollers, hot dog carts, grocery carts, etc. Along the same lines the WCAG 2.0 guidelines listed below are by far some of my favorite because they can improve content in a web site for everyone. These guidelines should not only be applied to accessibility, they should also be applied to style guidelines and user interface guidelines for a site.

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Tips for Evaluating a Site for Accessibility

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
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Accessibility is the development of information systems flexible enough to accommodate the needs of the broadcast range of users regardless of age or disability.

When creating a site that is accessible, make sure that it is accessible no matter what Internet browser is being used. You will also want to take into consideration that there are different types of assistive devices that users may be using and of these devices there are different versions of each device. Below are few tips and considerations to take when evaluating a site for accessibility.

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W3C Releases Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0

Sunday, December 14th, 2008

On Dec 12, 2008, W3C announced the publication of WCAG 2.0. An online press release can be found here: http://www.w3.org/2008/12/wcag20-pressrelease.html and the guidelines can be found

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here: http://www.w3.org/TR/2008/REC-WCAG20-20081211/.

The following are the key differences between 1.0 and 2.0 guidelines: (more…)