Re: Info needed on countries requiring ATAG compliance

Hi Michael,

I believe that the policy applies to the procurement by the UK 
government of tools used to author and manage UK government Websites 
(e.g. CMS tools).

I know that at least a couple of jurisdictions are looking at 
referencing ATAG or including some ATAG provisions (as the U.S. TEITAC 
process appears to be doing).

Cheers,
Jan



Michael A Squillace wrote:
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> Sharon:
> CCing the Authoring Tools Working Group, of wich I am a  member.
> However, a little confused by the question since ATAG compliance would 
> be required for the tools producing the web content and not for the 
> content itself.
> --> Mike Squillace
> IBM Human Ability and Accessibility Center
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> *Sharon D Snider/Austin/IBM*
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> 05/05/2008 11:22 AM
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> 	Info needed on countries requiring ATAG compliance
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> Recently a question came up regarding ATAG compliance being required in 
> the UK, and their latest Government guidelines requiring that all new 
> Public Sector websites that are procured need to request WCAG compliance 
> to "AA" AND ATAG compliance to "AA".  
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> Does anyone know of any other country policies that may be looking to 
> adopt ATAG compliance?
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> Any input you can provide is appreciated.
> 
> Thank you,
> Sharon Snider
> IBM Research - WW Accessibility Project Office
> (512) 838-4127, T/L 678-4127
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Received on Monday, 5 May 2008 17:59:08 UTC