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Apologies for cross posting… 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 Register on-line at: http://www.alpsp.org/form/b101104frm.htm or for Further information please contact Lesley Ogg at [log in to unmask], Tel: +44 (0) 1245 260571 Laura Cox (For ALPSP) Managing Director Frontline Global Marketing Services Ltd 4 Richmond Road Towcester NN12 6EX