[Accessibility_sig] BBC news/Technology: 'Most websites' failing disabled

[Kathy Keller]

Most of the leading websites around the world are failing to provide the
most basic accessibility standards for people with disabilities. 


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6210068.stm  accessibility article

Ninety seven percent of websites did not provide even minimum levels of
accessibility, a new survey has found. 

Accessibility agency Nomensa tested the leading websites in five
different sectors across 20 countries 

Only three websites, including the British Prime Minister's site,
achieved the minimum standards. 

(Note: This article will get your dander up. There are disputable
statements toward the end, see below.)
"Accessibility consultants and organisations for the disabled clutch
their knowledge of user requirements to them like they are the key to
future profits - which indeed they are. 

"If they had any interest in raising standards, they would be sharing
their findings with the world and opening dialogue with the design and
business community about how best to integrate techniques with standard
processes," he said. 

 
Kathy Keller
Web Accessibility Administrator
TPWD/Communications
512-389-4885

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