point out that the reparations will conform to WCAG and not 508, it
appears that the specific implementation is based on a settlement not
a ruling. A subtle distinction that may or may not be pertinent.
-Kevin
On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 15:15:05 -0400, Sandy Clark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> http://www.oag.state.ny.us/press/2004/aug/aug19a_04.html
>
> The New York Attorney General's office has decided that ADA does cover
> private companies and that those companies must adhere to the WCAG
> Guidelines (not 508). Both Ramada and Priceline were investigated and have
> agreed to bring their sites up to speed. Not only that, but they both
> agreed to cover the costs of the investigations.
>
> "The Attorney General opined that the Americans With Disabilities Act
> requires that private web sites be accessible to blind and visually impaired
> Internet users. The ADA generally dictates that all "places of public
> accommodation" and all "goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages,
> or accommodations" of places of public accommodation, must be made
> accessible to disabled citizens, absent undue hardship. New York law
> provides similar civil rights protections."
>
> I know I am a nag on Accessibility, but trust me, its going to happen and
> the sooner all of you start getting into it, the better for all of our
> companies. This is the tip of the iceberg.
>
> Sandy
>
>
[Todays Threads] [This Message] [Subscription] [Fast Unsubscribe] [User Settings] [Donations and Support]
