- From: David Poehlman <poehlman1@home.com>
- Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 16:27:42 -0400
- To: "wai-ig list" <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2001-- *T WHO: Microsoft Corporation and HiSoftware Inc. WHAT: Free Seminar on Achieving and Maintaining an Accessible Web site in compliance with Section 508. Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendments, which went into effect on June 21, 2001, mandates that federal agencies must ensure that all electronic and information technology purchased, maintained or developed meets the accessibility standards established by the U.S. Access Board. Although federally mandated, state governments and private organizations can benefit by adhering to these standards. WHERE: Microsoft Corporation 5335 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20015 202/895-2000 (main number) Chesapeake Room WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001 Registration and Continental Breakfast: 9-9:30 AM Presentation: 9:30-11:30 AM - Three steps to accessing, attaining and maintaining an Accessible Web Site. REGISTRATION: Registration process: Online: http://www.hisoftware.com/access/msaccessdays.html By mail: HiSoftware, 6 Chenell Drive, Concord, NH 03301 By fax: 603/223-9741 Information about Registration is available at: http://www.hisoftware.com/access/msaccessdays.html
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