Web retailers need to improve site accessibility (Computing.co.uk)
Dave Friedlos, Computing , Tuesday 26 September 2006 at 00:00:00 Research suggests sales are being lost by poor web design Retailers could miss out on more than 376m in sales this Christmas because web sites fail to meet basic accessibility requirements, according to new research.... > Read the full article

Disability violations could take years to rectify
Grand Rapids Press - GRAND RAPIDS -- Despite hundreds of millions of dollars in new investments over the past decade, downtown does not meet basic accessibility guidelines, according to an audit conducted for the city's Downtown Development Authority. In fact, specific ...

Ruling has web designers shifting gears
MLive.com - In fact, its own Web site links to a page about disability acts, content accessibility guidelines and the benefits of building an accessible site. "Our company builds accessible sites from the get-go," Mr. Sanzeri says. "It's also a marketing tool ...

New rule stymies station project
Brattleboro Reformer - ... funding until the town provides a platform design that meets the new wheelchair accessibility guidelines. Charlie Miller, rail planning coordinator with Vermont Agency of Transportation and a member of the Union Station Committee, suggested Monday ...

Web retailers need to improve site accessibility
VNUnet - A study by web usability specialist Nomensa found the UK s top 30 web sites all failed to meet globally-recognised Web Content Accessibility Guidelines . John Lewis , Tesco and Marks & Spencer were the only retailers recognised for their consideration ...

Retail websites fail access test (BBC News)
A survey of the UK's top 30 e-commerce websites shows they all fail to provide suitable access for disabled users.

Enforcing the Disabilities Law
Inside Higher Ed - Section 508, the specific section of the Rehab Act that deals with web-based and computer technology, is about as clear and straight forward as you can get. I m not 100% sure if it actually applies to every institution (although I suspect it does ...

Target Suit Raises Bar for Web Businesses
dmnews.com - To ensure your site is accessible, he said, simply follow Section 508 guidelines. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires access to electronic and information technology provided by the federal government. Sixteen provisions address ...

US urges Thailand to lift martial law in 10 days (AFP via Yahoo! News)
The United States urged Thailand's military coup leaders to lift martial law within seven to 10 days and to bring forward elections the generals have promised for late next year.

Target lawsuit tests limits of US web accessibility law
Out-Law - The rule, known as Section 508, mandates accessibility requirements in federal procurement. But it does not generally apply to private sector websites. In contrast, the UK has a sweeping obligation on all websites offered to the public: they must ...