Re: [Moderator Action] Web Content Accessibility and the ADA Requirements

Hudson, Bill wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> I've been making some attempt to comply with the Priority One 
> accessibility requirements here:
> 
> http://www.w3c.org/TR/WCAG10/full-checklist.html
> 
> There is even a Dreamweaver extension (508) that allows us to check our 
> web pages.  Great.
> 
> But now someone tells me I must comply with ADA requirements.  I'm 
> trying to figure out where they are and how they differ from your 
> guidelines.  Would you mind helping me out or pointing me in the right 
> direction?

I suspect whoever told you that was referring to Section 508 [1].
The parts of this final rule that relate to Web sites overlap
somewhat with the Priority 1 requirements of WCAG 1.0. Section
508 has fewer requirements, but most of them are in WCAG 1.0
(and some are taken directly from it).

[1] http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/508standards.htm

> Thanks and if you are ever in Pittsburgh, I'll treat you to the beverage 
> of your choice made from the rusty waters of the Allegheny.

Mmm, tasty.

  _ Ian

> Bill Hudson
> UPMC Diversified Services Webmaster
> hudsonb@msx.upmc.edu
> (412) 473-6590
> 


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