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Re: Report Calls Internet 'Impossible' for Disabled Users
Posted by: Gene J. Koprowski 2004-04-14 15:43:40

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An investigative report by a government agency in the United Kingdom has revealed many disabled users find online chores that are routine for most people to be Herculean for them, as they "find it impossible to book a holiday, open a bank account or buy theater tickets online." The study on Internet access was released this week by the Disability Rights Commission, which has offices in London, Manchester and Scotland. Government officials there describe the report as the "first comprehensive investigation" into the user friendliness of Internet sites.

Re: Report Calls Internet 'Impossible' for Disabled Users
Posted by: robksw 2004-04-19 07:50:24 In reply to: Gene J. Koprowski

Bunnyfoot Universality are holding a half day seminar about the impact and implications of the DRC’s recent formal investigation into the accessibility of UK websites.
It includes a case study by Alison Rawlings from egg (one of the five sites of 1000 to be awarded a prize for accessibility and client of Bunnyfoot), expert legal advice from Struan Robertson from OutLaw.com as well as analysis by Dr Jon Dodd who is widely regarded as the UK’s leading online accessibility expert.
It’s at the Tate Britain in London on the 6th of May, more details here:
http://www.bunnyfoot.com/access/