- From: Robert C. Neff <rcn@fenix2.dol-esa.gov>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 16:05:56 -0500
- To: "'harperk@vrinet.com'" <harperk@vrinet.com>, "w3c-wai-ig@w3.org" <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
URL of the redesigned site http://www.vectorhome.com/stawrs/redesign/newstawrs/site_review/index.htm Rob>Just a couple things stand out. The image mape needs to be made with alt tags for each link and you should provide alterante text tags at the bottom. Same goes for the graphics for DOL, IRS, SSA and SBA. Before you put the Bobby logo, you should have approval from the government, because they are now endorsing a product. I would set up a separate link for accessibility. Here is how we are handling this on our redseign due out next week. This may give you some ideas, see http://www.dol.gov/dol/esa/public/programs/dbra/ we are also considering removing the globe for NCAM. <Start snippet> This site has been specifically designed with the needs of the disabled in mind. Special consideration has been given to the use of textual browsers such as those used by the blind and partially sighted. We have made the site as accessible as possible, however, we may have missed something. Please feel free to comment <contact.html> on the usability and accessibility of the site. Any help you provide will be greatly appreciated. If you are using a text or voice browser, or are using alternate means to access information and have problems, please advise the webmaster at dbra-comments@fenix2.dol-esa.gov <mailto:dbra-comments@fenix2.dol-esa.gov>. Include the page or file name that is a problem, the nature of the problem and the type of browser you are using. If you are having problems viewing information, need a printed copy, or additional support please send your request to the webmaster at dbra-comments@fenix2.dol-esa.gov <mailto:dbra-comments@fenix2.dol-esa.gov>. The request will be forwarded to the appropriate office for action. The National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) Web Access Symbol and its use is explained at <www.boston.com/wgbh/pages/ncam/symbolwinner.htmlhttp://www.boston.com/w gbh/pages/ncam/symbolwinner.html>. The image is used by webmasters -- including us -- to denote that their site contains accessibility features to accommodate the needs of people with disabilities. All pages on the DBRA web site are tested with Bobby (by CAST) for accessibility and the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) HTML Validator for HTML 4.0 transitional compliance. <end snippet>
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