If this case is ruled against Target, it is likely to set precedent near the existing Web accessibility guidelines in Section 508. With that you would have a clearly defined standard that businesses must reach. Currently Section 508 applies only to federal government Web sites or institutions/groups receiving federal funding.
Content providers will only have to meet standards defined by the government/courts. Assistive technology (like screen readers) has no apparent liability at the moment. Also, do not fall into the trap of assuming that accessibility is only for blind people. There are many other disabilities that affect Web users. Section 508 does a fair job addressing disability variations in its guidelines. ________________________________________________________________ Welcome to the Interaction Design Association (IxDA)! To post to this list ....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] List Guidelines ............ http://beta.ixda.org/guidelines List Help .................. http://beta.ixda.org/help Unsubscribe ................ http://beta.ixda.org/unsubscribe Questions .................. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Home ....................... http://beta.ixda.org
