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Accessibility legislation: what it means for online publishers
10 November 2004, The Women’s Library, Old Castle Street, London, E1 7NT
www.thewomenslibrary.ac.uk <http://www.thewomenslibrary.ac.uk/>
Chair: Eleanor Williamson, Information Architect, Ingenta
Overview
Recent legislation and publicity campaigns have raised the profile of
the issue of Web site accessibility to a level that can no longer be
ignored by online publishers. This meeting will enable you to understand
the key issues that underpin accessibility and the legislation your
organisation will need to comply with.
The RNIB’s Donna Smillie will explain the difficulties faced by visually
impaired Internet users and how they can be overcome. Steve Beesley,
Project Manager of the Disability Rights Commission undertook a major
report on UK Web site accessibility, which will guide you through the
minefield of recent standards and legislation. Justin Cooke, Managing
Director, Fortune Cookie will describe the positive business benefits
that can be obtained by ensuring your online publishing is accessible to
all.
Programme
10.00 Introduction from the Chair - Eleanor Williamson, Ingenta plc
10.15 The moral case for accessibility - Donna Smillie, RNIB Web
Accessibility Unit
10.35 The law and accessibility standards - Steve Beesley,
Disability Rights Commission
10.55 The business benefits of accessibility - Justin Cooke, Fortune
Cookie
11.15 Discussion
11.45 Tea and close
Fees excluding VAT: ALPSP members: £60.00, Academic rate: £70.00,
SFEP/SSP members: £80.00, Non-members: £95.00
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