[Accessibility_sig] [SPAM] BBC news/Technology: 'Most websites' failingdisabled

[Erik Fruin]

Sounds like it might be time to initiate an AIR Europe program.  
 
I'd be glad to travel over there to help with the training, etc.  : )
 
Erik
 
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[mailto:accessibility_sig-bounces at knowbility.org] On Behalf Of Kathy Keller
Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 10:57 AM
To: Discussion list for web and software accessibility issues
Subject: [SPAM][Accessibility_sig] BBC news/Technology: 'Most websites'
failingdisabled


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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