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Accessibility Guidelines news for Wednesday, February 28, 2007
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 ... Legal Precedent Set for Web AccessibilityYahoo Finance - Federal Judge Sustains Discrimination Claims Against Target; Precedent Establishes That Retailers Must Make Their Websites Accessible to the Blind Under the ADA BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal district court judge ruled yesterday ... 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. State Dept. Daily Press Briefing September 28 2006 (Scoop.co.nz) THAILAND Suspension of US Assistance Programs Reported Draft of Constitution Circulated by Coup Leaders Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (SYS-CON Media) Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. The initiative has been praised by students and faculty as a way to improve comprehension and address the challenges faced by the 10 percent of freshmen who enter the 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 ... Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education Market; New Product Releases, Steady Stream of Customer (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) DALLAS----Numara Software, a global provider of service desk management solutions for IT and support professionals who need to simplify and gain control over their increasingly complex environments, announced today its growing commitment and strengthened leadership in serving the education industry at EDUCAUSE . Target Suit Raises Bar for Web Businessesdmnews.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 ... Web retailers need to improve site accessibilityVNUnet - 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 ... Hoping for a ChangeHollister Free Lance - Riehl and De La Cruz said the entire renovation would cost about $40,000, would conform to all safety codes with its modern plastic structures and also conform to all Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines. Instead of sand, which ...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Tuesday, February 27, 2007
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 gearsMLive.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 accessibilityVNUnet - 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 LawInside 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 Businessesdmnews.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 lawOut-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 ...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Sunday, February 25, 2007
HOT THREADS (Digital Video Editing) Closed captioning, subtitling, transcriptions, of films documentaries training videos, closed captions, broadcast captions, caption house, FCC captions compliance, section 508... Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) ORINDA, Calif.----Intraware, Inc. , the leading provider of electronic software and license delivery services, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended August 31, 2006. Legal Precedent Set for Web AccessibilityYahoo Finance - Federal Judge Sustains Discrimination Claims Against Target; Precedent Establishes That Retailers Must Make Their Websites Accessible to the Blind Under the ADA BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal district court judge ruled yesterday ... Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 FinancialMSN MoneyCentral - The company also achieved certification of the SubscribeNet user interface for Section 508 of the Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and the service is now accessibility-compliant for visually impaired end users. ... State Dept. Daily Press Briefing September 28 2006 (Scoop.co.nz) THAILAND Suspension of US Assistance Programs Reported Draft of Constitution Circulated by Coup Leaders 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 customers. Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (SYS-CON Media) Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. The initiative has been praised by students and faculty as a way to improve comprehension and address the challenges faced by the 10 percent of freshmen who enter the Hoping for a ChangeHollister Free Lance - Riehl and De La Cruz said the entire renovation would cost about $40,000, would conform to all safety codes with its modern plastic structures and also conform to all Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines. Instead of sand, which ... Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education Market; New Product Releases, Steady Stream of Customer (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) DALLAS----Numara Software, a global provider of service desk management solutions for IT and support professionals who need to simplify and gain control over their increasingly complex environments, announced today its growing commitment and strengthened leadership in serving the education industry at EDUCAUSE . UK's top web retailers failing the disabled (The Register) Accessibility report slaps wrist of online shops The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found.
Accessibility Guidelines news for Saturday, February 24, 2007
Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education Market; New Product Releases, Steady Stream of Customer (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) DALLAS----Numara Software, a global provider of service desk management solutions for IT and support professionals who need to simplify and gain control over their increasingly complex environments, announced today its growing commitment and strengthened leadership in serving the education industry at EDUCAUSE . Legal Precedent Set for Web AccessibilityYahoo Finance - Federal Judge Sustains Discrimination Claims Against Target; Precedent Establishes That Retailers Must Make Their Websites Accessible to the Blind Under the ADA BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal district court judge ruled yesterday ... Hoping for a ChangeHollister Free Lance - Riehl and De La Cruz said the entire renovation would cost about $40,000, would conform to all safety codes with its modern plastic structures and also conform to all Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines. Instead of sand, which ... CORRECTED: U.S. considering additional sanctions on Thailand: White House (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ The United States is considering imposing additional sanctions on Thailand in response to the Sept. 19 coup if the interim military government fails to realize a quick return to democratic elections, the White House said Tuesday. UK's top web retailers failing the disabled (The Register) Accessibility report slaps wrist of online shops The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found. Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed ... WATE - Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed Captioning and Section 508 Compliance DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and ... Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 FinancialMSN MoneyCentral - The company also achieved certification of the SubscribeNet user interface for Section 508 of the Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and the service is now accessibility-compliant for visually impaired end users. ... State Dept. Daily Press Briefing September 28 2006 (Scoop.co.nz) THAILAND Suspension of US Assistance Programs Reported Draft of Constitution Circulated by Coup Leaders Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (SYS-CON Media) Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. The initiative has been praised by students and faculty as a way to improve comprehension and address the challenges faced by the 10 percent of freshmen who enter the 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 customers.
Accessibility Guidelines news for Friday, February 23, 2007
UK's top web retailers failing the disabled (The Register) Accessibility report slaps wrist of online shops The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found. Hoping for a ChangeHollister Free Lance - Riehl and De La Cruz said the entire renovation would cost about $40,000, would conform to all safety codes with its modern plastic structures and also conform to all Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines. Instead of sand, which ... 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 customers. Title: Course GenieeSchool Online - Work entirely within Word using special styles, dialog boxes and tool palettes that Course Genie adds to the normal & familiar Word environment. Includes an Accessibility Checker so content is compliant with SENDA, W3C WAI and Section 508. URL: http ... CORRECTED: U.S. considering additional sanctions on Thailand: White House (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ The United States is considering imposing additional sanctions on Thailand in response to the Sept. 19 coup if the interim military government fails to realize a quick return to democratic elections, the White House said Tuesday. Thank you PR WEB.PRWeb - You do not need any permission to link to any of the pages on this site. Limited copyright is granted for you to use and/or republish any of the press releases on this site for any legitimate media purpose as long as you reference PRWeb as the source ... Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 FinancialMSN MoneyCentral - The company also achieved certification of the SubscribeNet user interface for Section 508 of the Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and the service is now accessibility-compliant for visually impaired end users. ... State Dept. Daily Press Briefing September 28 2006 (Scoop.co.nz) THAILAND Suspension of US Assistance Programs Reported Draft of Constitution Circulated by Coup Leaders The Need For Accessible Web DesignWebProNews - Whilst the United States of America has implemented "Section 508" of the Rehabilitation Act, the European Union has issued a resolution concerning the importance of web accessibility. The EU government has also strongly encouraged its member states ... Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed ... WATE - Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed Captioning and Section 508 Compliance DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and ...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Thursday, February 22, 2007
Hoping for a ChangeHollister Free Lance - Riehl and De La Cruz said the entire renovation would cost about $40,000, would conform to all safety codes with its modern plastic structures and also conform to all Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines. Instead of sand, which ... Title: Course GenieeSchool Online - Work entirely within Word using special styles, dialog boxes and tool palettes that Course Genie adds to the normal & familiar Word environment. Includes an Accessibility Checker so content is compliant with SENDA, W3C WAI and Section 508. URL: http ... Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 FinancialMSN MoneyCentral - The company also achieved certification of the SubscribeNet user interface for Section 508 of the Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and the service is now accessibility-compliant for visually impaired end users. ... Web Accessibility Meets Web 2.0: What Future Ahead? (MasterNewMedia.org) The advent of Web 2.0 technologies, user-generated content and the increased use of delivery technologies like PDF and Flash have created a whole new category of usability and accessibility issues that challenge and clash with the design and accessibility design approaches web site designers had been using until now. So where do we go from here? Are the new upcoming W3C accessibility guidelines Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed ... WATE - Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed Captioning and Section 508 Compliance DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and ... Thank you PR WEB.PRWeb - You do not need any permission to link to any of the pages on this site. Limited copyright is granted for you to use and/or republish any of the press releases on this site for any legitimate media purpose as long as you reference PRWeb as the source ... 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 customers. UK's top web retailers failing the disabled (The Register) Accessibility report slaps wrist of online shops The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found. CORRECTED: U.S. considering additional sanctions on Thailand: White House (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ The United States is considering imposing additional sanctions on Thailand in response to the Sept. 19 coup if the interim military government fails to realize a quick return to democratic elections, the White House said Tuesday. The Need For Accessible Web DesignWebProNews - Whilst the United States of America has implemented "Section 508" of the Rehabilitation Act, the European Union has issued a resolution concerning the importance of web accessibility. The EU government has also strongly encouraged its member states ...
Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education Market; New Product Releases, Steady Stream of Customer (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) DALLAS----Numara Software, a global provider of service desk management solutions for IT and support professionals who need to simplify and gain control over their increasingly complex environments, announced today its growing commitment and strengthened leadership in serving the education industry at EDUCAUSE . Hoping for a ChangeHollister Free Lance - Riehl and De La Cruz said the entire renovation would cost about $40,000, would conform to all safety codes with its modern plastic structures and also conform to all Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines. Instead of sand, which ... 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 customers. Legal Precedent Set for Web AccessibilityYahoo Finance - Federal Judge Sustains Discrimination Claims Against Target; Precedent Establishes That Retailers Must Make Their Websites Accessible to the Blind Under the ADA BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal district court judge ruled yesterday ... State Dept. Daily Press Briefing September 28 2006 (Scoop.co.nz) THAILAND Suspension of US Assistance Programs Reported Draft of Constitution Circulated by Coup Leaders Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (SYS-CON Media) Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. The initiative has been praised by students and faculty as a way to improve comprehension and address the challenges faced by the 10 percent of freshmen who enter the Renovation Study Reveals Shortcomings of School SiteSampan - The study also points out that "there was more space required" for the desired renovations than is available within the existing buildings, and that the buildings would need to be modified to meet accessibility guidelines and to meet plumbing codes. ... Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) ORINDA, Calif.----Intraware, Inc. , the leading provider of electronic software and license delivery services, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended August 31, 2006. Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 FinancialMSN MoneyCentral - The company also achieved certification of the SubscribeNet user interface for Section 508 of the Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and the service is now accessibility-compliant for visually impaired end users. ... HOT THREADS (Digital Video Editing) Closed captioning, subtitling, transcriptions, of films documentaries training videos, closed captions, broadcast captions, caption house, FCC captions compliance, section 508...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Senior Developer (New Media Zero) An award winning & leading advertising agency, based in Central London, is currently looking for a Senior Web Developer for its digital business. The role will involve taking responsibility for delivering technically complex online solutions for key clients. 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. CNIB gets new home (Timmins Times) The CNIB welcome all to their Open House Oct. 16 from 1-3 p.m. Newly located at the corner of Cedar and Third Avenue, side entrance, the CNIB is ready for the business of continued services to the Timmins community. Enforcing the Disabilities LawInside 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 ... Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education MarketConsumer Electronics Net - Numara FootPrints 7.5 offers numerous new and enhanced capabilities including enhanced workflow, improved performance, advanced reporting and improved Section 508 Compliance. These enhancements are available for all versions of Numara FootPrints ... Web Accessibility Meets Web 2.0: What Future Ahead? (MasterNewMedia.org) The advent of Web 2.0 technologies, user-generated content and the increased use of delivery technologies like PDF and Flash have created a whole new category of usability and accessibility issues that challenge and clash with the design and accessibility design approaches web site designers had been using until now. So where do we go from here? Are the new upcoming W3C accessibility guidelines UK's top web retailers failing the disabled, says reportOut-Law - The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found. Usability agency Nomensa tested the retail websites and found that none fulfilled the most basic accessibility guidelines. Websites from retailers including Ryanair ... The Need For Accessible Web DesignWebProNews - Whilst the United States of America has implemented "Section 508" of the Rehabilitation Act, the European Union has issued a resolution concerning the importance of web accessibility. The EU government has also strongly encouraged its member states ... Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (RedNova) DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. Ruling has web designers shifting gearsMLive.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 ...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Target lawsuit tests limits of US web accessibility lawOut-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 ... Enforcing the Disabilities LawInside 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 ... Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education MarketConsumer Electronics Net - Numara FootPrints 7.5 offers numerous new and enhanced capabilities including enhanced workflow, improved performance, advanced reporting and improved Section 508 Compliance. These enhancements are available for all versions of Numara FootPrints ... Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) ORINDA, Calif.----Intraware, Inc. , the leading provider of electronic software and license delivery services, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended August 31, 2006. Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (RedNova) DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. 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. 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 Ruling has web designers shifting gearsMLive.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 ... Senior Developer (New Media Zero) An award winning & leading advertising agency, based in Central London, is currently looking for a Senior Web Developer for its digital business. The role will involve taking responsibility for delivering technically complex online solutions for key clients. CNIB gets new home (Timmins Times) The CNIB welcome all to their Open House Oct. 16 from 1-3 p.m. Newly located at the corner of Cedar and Third Avenue, side entrance, the CNIB is ready for the business of continued services to the Timmins community.
Accessibility Guidelines news for Monday, February 19, 2007
Thank you PR WEB.PRWeb - You do not need any permission to link to any of the pages on this site. Limited copyright is granted for you to use and/or republish any of the press releases on this site for any legitimate media purpose as long as you reference PRWeb as the source ... CNIB gets new home (Timmins Times) The CNIB welcome all to their Open House Oct. 16 from 1-3 p.m. Newly located at the corner of Cedar and Third Avenue, side entrance, the CNIB is ready for the business of continued services to the Timmins community. Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (RedNova) DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. UK's top web retailers failing the disabled, says reportOut-Law - The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found. Usability agency Nomensa tested the retail websites and found that none fulfilled the most basic accessibility guidelines. Websites from retailers including Ryanair ... Enforcing the Disabilities LawInside 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 ... Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education MarketConsumer Electronics Net - Numara FootPrints 7.5 offers numerous new and enhanced capabilities including enhanced workflow, improved performance, advanced reporting and improved Section 508 Compliance. These enhancements are available for all versions of Numara FootPrints ... The Need For Accessible Web DesignWebProNews - Whilst the United States of America has implemented "Section 508" of the Rehabilitation Act, the European Union has issued a resolution concerning the importance of web accessibility. The EU government has also strongly encouraged its member states ... Web Accessibility Meets Web 2.0: What Future Ahead? (MasterNewMedia.org) The advent of Web 2.0 technologies, user-generated content and the increased use of delivery technologies like PDF and Flash have created a whole new category of usability and accessibility issues that challenge and clash with the design and accessibility design approaches web site designers had been using until now. So where do we go from here? Are the new upcoming W3C accessibility guidelines Senior Developer (New Media Zero) An award winning & leading advertising agency, based in Central London, is currently looking for a Senior Web Developer for its digital business. The role will involve taking responsibility for delivering technically complex online solutions for key clients. Ruling has web designers shifting gearsMLive.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 ...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Sunday, February 18, 2007
Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (SYS-CON Media) Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. The initiative has been praised by students and faculty as a way to improve comprehension and address the challenges faced by the 10 percent of freshmen who enter the State Dept. Daily Press Briefing September 28 2006 (Scoop.co.nz) THAILAND Suspension of US Assistance Programs Reported Draft of Constitution Circulated by Coup Leaders Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education Market; New Product Releases, Steady Stream of Customer (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) DALLAS----Numara Software, a global provider of service desk management solutions for IT and support professionals who need to simplify and gain control over their increasingly complex environments, announced today its growing commitment and strengthened leadership in serving the education industry at EDUCAUSE . UK's top web retailers failing the disabled (The Register) Accessibility report slaps wrist of online shops The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found. 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 customers. Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 FinancialMSN MoneyCentral - The company also achieved certification of the SubscribeNet user interface for Section 508 of the Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and the service is now accessibility-compliant for visually impaired end users. ... HOT THREADS (Digital Video Editing) Closed captioning, subtitling, transcriptions, of films documentaries training videos, closed captions, broadcast captions, caption house, FCC captions compliance, section 508... Legal Precedent Set for Web AccessibilityYahoo Finance - Federal Judge Sustains Discrimination Claims Against Target; Precedent Establishes That Retailers Must Make Their Websites Accessible to the Blind Under the ADA BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal district court judge ruled yesterday ... Hoping for a ChangeHollister Free Lance - Riehl and De La Cruz said the entire renovation would cost about $40,000, would conform to all safety codes with its modern plastic structures and also conform to all Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines. Instead of sand, which ... Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) ORINDA, Calif.----Intraware, Inc. , the leading provider of electronic software and license delivery services, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended August 31, 2006.
Accessibility Guidelines news for Saturday, February 17, 2007
Title: Course GenieeSchool Online - Work entirely within Word using special styles, dialog boxes and tool palettes that Course Genie adds to the normal & familiar Word environment. Includes an Accessibility Checker so content is compliant with SENDA, W3C WAI and Section 508. URL: http ... CORRECTED: U.S. considering additional sanctions on Thailand: White House (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ The United States is considering imposing additional sanctions on Thailand in response to the Sept. 19 coup if the interim military government fails to realize a quick return to democratic elections, the White House said Tuesday. UK's top web retailers failing the disabled (The Register) Accessibility report slaps wrist of online shops The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found. Hoping for a ChangeHollister Free Lance - Riehl and De La Cruz said the entire renovation would cost about $40,000, would conform to all safety codes with its modern plastic structures and also conform to all Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines. Instead of sand, which ... Web Accessibility Meets Web 2.0: What Future Ahead? (MasterNewMedia.org) The advent of Web 2.0 technologies, user-generated content and the increased use of delivery technologies like PDF and Flash have created a whole new category of usability and accessibility issues that challenge and clash with the design and accessibility design approaches web site designers had been using until now. So where do we go from here? Are the new upcoming W3C accessibility guidelines Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed ... WATE - Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed Captioning and Section 508 Compliance DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and ... Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 FinancialMSN MoneyCentral - The company also achieved certification of the SubscribeNet user interface for Section 508 of the Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and the service is now accessibility-compliant for visually impaired end users. ... 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 customers. Thank you PR WEB.PRWeb - You do not need any permission to link to any of the pages on this site. Limited copyright is granted for you to use and/or republish any of the press releases on this site for any legitimate media purpose as long as you reference PRWeb as the source ... The Need For Accessible Web DesignWebProNews - Whilst the United States of America has implemented "Section 508" of the Rehabilitation Act, the European Union has issued a resolution concerning the importance of web accessibility. The EU government has also strongly encouraged its member states ...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Friday, February 16, 2007
CNIB gets new home (Timmins Times) The CNIB welcome all to their Open House Oct. 16 from 1-3 p.m. Newly located at the corner of Cedar and Third Avenue, side entrance, the CNIB is ready for the business of continued services to the Timmins community. Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education MarketConsumer Electronics Net - Numara FootPrints 7.5 offers numerous new and enhanced capabilities including enhanced workflow, improved performance, advanced reporting and improved Section 508 Compliance. These enhancements are available for all versions of Numara FootPrints ... 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 Enforcing the Disabilities LawInside 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 ... Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) ORINDA, Calif.----Intraware, Inc. , the leading provider of electronic software and license delivery services, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended August 31, 2006. Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (RedNova) DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. 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. Ruling has web designers shifting gearsMLive.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 ... Target lawsuit tests limits of US web accessibility lawOut-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 ... Senior Developer (New Media Zero) An award winning & leading advertising agency, based in Central London, is currently looking for a Senior Web Developer for its digital business. The role will involve taking responsibility for delivering technically complex online solutions for key clients.
Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education MarketConsumer Electronics Net - Numara FootPrints 7.5 offers numerous new and enhanced capabilities including enhanced workflow, improved performance, advanced reporting and improved Section 508 Compliance. These enhancements are available for all versions of Numara FootPrints ... Enforcing the Disabilities LawInside 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 ... Senior Developer (New Media Zero) An award winning & leading advertising agency, based in Central London, is currently looking for a Senior Web Developer for its digital business. The role will involve taking responsibility for delivering technically complex online solutions for key clients. CNIB gets new home (Timmins Times) The CNIB welcome all to their Open House Oct. 16 from 1-3 p.m. Newly located at the corner of Cedar and Third Avenue, side entrance, the CNIB is ready for the business of continued services to the Timmins community. Web Accessibility Meets Web 2.0: What Future Ahead? (MasterNewMedia.org) The advent of Web 2.0 technologies, user-generated content and the increased use of delivery technologies like PDF and Flash have created a whole new category of usability and accessibility issues that challenge and clash with the design and accessibility design approaches web site designers had been using until now. So where do we go from here? Are the new upcoming W3C accessibility guidelines 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. Ruling has web designers shifting gearsMLive.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 ... Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (RedNova) DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. The Need For Accessible Web DesignWebProNews - Whilst the United States of America has implemented "Section 508" of the Rehabilitation Act, the European Union has issued a resolution concerning the importance of web accessibility. The EU government has also strongly encouraged its member states ... UK's top web retailers failing the disabled, says reportOut-Law - The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found. Usability agency Nomensa tested the retail websites and found that none fulfilled the most basic accessibility guidelines. Websites from retailers including Ryanair ...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Thank you PR WEB.PRWeb - You do not need any permission to link to any of the pages on this site. Limited copyright is granted for you to use and/or republish any of the press releases on this site for any legitimate media purpose as long as you reference PRWeb as the source ... The Need For Accessible Web DesignWebProNews - Whilst the United States of America has implemented "Section 508" of the Rehabilitation Act, the European Union has issued a resolution concerning the importance of web accessibility. The EU government has also strongly encouraged its member states ... Web Accessibility Meets Web 2.0: What Future Ahead? (MasterNewMedia.org) The advent of Web 2.0 technologies, user-generated content and the increased use of delivery technologies like PDF and Flash have created a whole new category of usability and accessibility issues that challenge and clash with the design and accessibility design approaches web site designers had been using until now. So where do we go from here? Are the new upcoming W3C accessibility guidelines CNIB gets new home (Timmins Times) The CNIB welcome all to their Open House Oct. 16 from 1-3 p.m. Newly located at the corner of Cedar and Third Avenue, side entrance, the CNIB is ready for the business of continued services to the Timmins community. Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (RedNova) DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. UK's top web retailers failing the disabled (The Register) Accessibility report slaps wrist of online shops The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found. CORRECTED: U.S. considering additional sanctions on Thailand: White House (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ The United States is considering imposing additional sanctions on Thailand in response to the Sept. 19 coup if the interim military government fails to realize a quick return to democratic elections, the White House said Tuesday. UK's top web retailers failing the disabled, says reportOut-Law - The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found. Usability agency Nomensa tested the retail websites and found that none fulfilled the most basic accessibility guidelines. Websites from retailers including Ryanair ... Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed ... WATE - Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed Captioning and Section 508 Compliance DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and ... Title: Course GenieeSchool Online - Work entirely within Word using special styles, dialog boxes and tool palettes that Course Genie adds to the normal & familiar Word environment. Includes an Accessibility Checker so content is compliant with SENDA, W3C WAI and Section 508. URL: http ...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Tuesday, February 13, 2007
School web sites fail accessibility testeSchool Online - School web sites fail accessibility test Only 14 percent of nation's top universities reportedly meet W3C accessibility guidelines By Justin Appel, Assistant Editor, eSchool News Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (SYS-CON Media) Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. The initiative has been praised by students and faculty as a way to improve comprehension and address the challenges faced by the 10 percent of freshmen who enter the Renovation Study Reveals Shortcomings of School SiteSampan - The study also points out that "there was more space required" for the desired renovations than is available within the existing buildings, and that the buildings would need to be modified to meet accessibility guidelines and to meet plumbing codes. ... Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education Market; New Product Releases, Steady Stream of Customer (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) DALLAS----Numara Software, a global provider of service desk management solutions for IT and support professionals who need to simplify and gain control over their increasingly complex environments, announced today its growing commitment and strengthened leadership in serving the education industry at EDUCAUSE . 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 Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) ORINDA, Calif.----Intraware, Inc. , the leading provider of electronic software and license delivery services, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended August 31, 2006. Target lawsuit tests limits of US web accessibility lawOut-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 ... HOT THREADS (Digital Video Editing) Closed captioning, subtitling, transcriptions, of films documentaries training videos, closed captions, broadcast captions, caption house, FCC captions compliance, section 508... Legal Precedent Set for Web AccessibilityYahoo Finance - Federal Judge Sustains Discrimination Claims Against Target; Precedent Establishes That Retailers Must Make Their Websites Accessible to the Blind Under the ADA BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal district court judge ruled yesterday ...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Monday, February 12, 2007
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 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. School web sites fail accessibility testeSchool Online - School web sites fail accessibility test Only 14 percent of nation's top universities reportedly meet W3C accessibility guidelines By Justin Appel, Assistant Editor, eSchool News Target lawsuit tests limits of US web accessibility lawOut-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 ... Ruling has web designers shifting gearsMLive.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 ... Enforcing the Disabilities LawInside 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 ... Renovation Study Reveals Shortcomings of School SiteSampan - The study also points out that "there was more space required" for the desired renovations than is available within the existing buildings, and that the buildings would need to be modified to meet accessibility guidelines and to meet plumbing codes. ... Senior Developer (New Media Zero) An award winning & leading advertising agency, based in Central London, is currently looking for a Senior Web Developer for its digital business. The role will involve taking responsibility for delivering technically complex online solutions for key clients. Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) ORINDA, Calif.----Intraware, Inc. , the leading provider of electronic software and license delivery services, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended August 31, 2006. Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education MarketConsumer Electronics Net - Numara FootPrints 7.5 offers numerous new and enhanced capabilities including enhanced workflow, improved performance, advanced reporting and improved Section 508 Compliance. These enhancements are available for all versions of Numara FootPrints ...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Sunday, February 11, 2007
HOT THREADS (Digital Video Editing) Closed captioning, subtitling, transcriptions, of films documentaries training videos, closed captions, broadcast captions, caption house, FCC captions compliance, section 508... 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 School web sites fail accessibility testeSchool Online - School web sites fail accessibility test Only 14 percent of nation's top universities reportedly meet W3C accessibility guidelines By Justin Appel, Assistant Editor, eSchool News US dilemma over Thai coup (Asia Times) NEW YORK - The bloodless coup against a democratically elected government in Thailand last month has forced the United States to review its military relations and suspend aid to one of Washington's long-standing political allies in Southeast Asia. More Related Stories DVD Creation - ... mobile devices and support, in the same session, users attending on multiple platform clients, including iPods and PCs running on Mac or Linux operating environments and will enhance Centra with greater support for Section 508 ... Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) ORINDA, Calif.----Intraware, Inc. , the leading provider of electronic software and license delivery services, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended August 31, 2006. Disabled access to web sites under UK lawOut-Law - The W3C has a Web Accessibility Initiative, or WAI, which includes the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, or WCAG. The WCAG provide three 'conformance levels'. These are known as Levels A, AA and AAA. Each level has a series of checkpoints for ... As the Hispanic population grows, agencies create separate Web sites to help reach out (Government Computer News) The Hispanic population in the United States is more than 43 million and is expected to keep growing. The mangers of the General Services Administration s FirstGov en Espa ol Web site are gearing up to ensure the government can reach out to them. Renovation Study Reveals Shortcomings of School SiteSampan - The study also points out that "there was more space required" for the desired renovations than is available within the existing buildings, and that the buildings would need to be modified to meet accessibility guidelines and to meet plumbing codes. ...
Accessibility Guidelines news for Saturday, February 10, 2007
CNIB gets new home (Timmins Times) The CNIB welcome all to their Open House Oct. 16 from 1-3 p.m. Newly located at the corner of Cedar and Third Avenue, side entrance, the CNIB is ready for the business of continued services to the Timmins community. Enforcing the Disabilities LawInside 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 ... Senior Developer (New Media Zero) An award winning & leading advertising agency, based in Central London, is currently looking for a Senior Web Developer for its digital business. The role will involve taking responsibility for delivering technically complex online solutions for key clients. Ruling has web designers shifting gearsMLive.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 ... 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 UK's top web retailers failing the disabled, says reportOut-Law - The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found. Usability agency Nomensa tested the retail websites and found that none fulfilled the most basic accessibility guidelines. Websites from retailers including Ryanair ... Target lawsuit tests limits of US web accessibility lawOut-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 ... Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (RedNova) DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. 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. Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education MarketConsumer Electronics Net - Numara FootPrints 7.5 offers numerous new and enhanced capabilities including enhanced workflow, improved performance, advanced reporting and improved Section 508 Compliance. These enhancements are available for all versions of Numara FootPrints ...
Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 FinancialMSN MoneyCentral - The company also achieved certification of the SubscribeNet user interface for Section 508 of the Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, and the service is now accessibility-compliant for visually impaired end users. ... Hoping for a ChangeHollister Free Lance - Riehl and De La Cruz said the entire renovation would cost about $40,000, would conform to all safety codes with its modern plastic structures and also conform to all Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines. Instead of sand, which ... Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (SYS-CON Media) Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. The initiative has been praised by students and faculty as a way to improve comprehension and address the challenges faced by the 10 percent of freshmen who enter the Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed ... WATE - Lecture Capture Solution Delivers Equal Accessibility With Closed Captioning and Section 508 Compliance DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Educause -- Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and ... CORRECTED: U.S. considering additional sanctions on Thailand: White House (Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News) _ The United States is considering imposing additional sanctions on Thailand in response to the Sept. 19 coup if the interim military government fails to realize a quick return to democratic elections, the White House said Tuesday. 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 customers. State Dept. Daily Press Briefing September 28 2006 (Scoop.co.nz) THAILAND Suspension of US Assistance Programs Reported Draft of Constitution Circulated by Coup Leaders Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education Market; New Product Releases, Steady Stream of Customer (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) DALLAS----Numara Software, a global provider of service desk management solutions for IT and support professionals who need to simplify and gain control over their increasingly complex environments, announced today its growing commitment and strengthened leadership in serving the education industry at EDUCAUSE . Legal Precedent Set for Web AccessibilityYahoo Finance - Federal Judge Sustains Discrimination Claims Against Target; Precedent Establishes That Retailers Must Make Their Websites Accessible to the Blind Under the ADA BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal district court judge ruled yesterday ... UK's top web retailers failing the disabled (The Register) Accessibility report slaps wrist of online shops The UK's top 30 shopping websites exclude disabled users, new research has found.
Accessibility Guidelines news for Friday, February 09, 2007
Legal Precedent Set for Web AccessibilityYahoo Finance - Federal Judge Sustains Discrimination Claims Against Target; Precedent Establishes That Retailers Must Make Their Websites Accessible to the Blind Under the ADA BERKELEY, Calif., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- A federal district court judge ruled yesterday ... Renovation Study Reveals Shortcomings of School SiteSampan - The study also points out that "there was more space required" for the desired renovations than is available within the existing buildings, and that the buildings would need to be modified to meet accessibility guidelines and to meet plumbing codes. ... State Dept. Daily Press Briefing September 28 2006 (Scoop.co.nz) THAILAND Suspension of US Assistance Programs Reported Draft of Constitution Circulated by Coup Leaders Gallaudet University Uses Apreso Classroom to Support Sign Language Adoption and Improve Learning Outcomes (SYS-CON Media) Today Anystream announced that Gallaudet University, the nation's leading institution for deaf and hard of hearing students, has equipped their student body with the ability to review lectures on demand with Apreso Classroom. The initiative has been praised by students and faculty as a way to improve comprehension and address the challenges faced by the 10 percent of freshmen who enter the 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 HOT THREADS (Digital Video Editing) Closed captioning, subtitling, transcriptions, of films documentaries training videos, closed captions, broadcast captions, caption house, FCC captions compliance, section 508... School web sites fail accessibility testeSchool Online - School web sites fail accessibility test Only 14 percent of nation's top universities reportedly meet W3C accessibility guidelines By Justin Appel, Assistant Editor, eSchool News Numara Software Strengthens Leadership in Education Market; New Product Releases, Steady Stream of Customer (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) DALLAS----Numara Software, a global provider of service desk management solutions for IT and support professionals who need to simplify and gain control over their increasingly complex environments, announced today its growing commitment and strengthened leadership in serving the education industry at EDUCAUSE . Intraware Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance) ORINDA, Calif.----Intraware, Inc. , the leading provider of electronic software and license delivery services, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended August 31, 2006.
Accessibility Guidelines news for Thursday, February 08, 2007
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