- From: Barry McMullin <mcmullin@eeng.dcu.ie>
- Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2002 15:49:55 +0000 (GMT)
- To: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org, <access-ie@frontend.ie>
- cc: mcmullin@eeng.dcu.ie
Hi Folks - I have been responsible for a project, which has just been completed, attempting to get a "macroscopic" view of the state of accessibility of web sites operated by Irish organistations; or, more precisely, the state of engagement with WCAG 1.0 guidelines. The project was carried out with generous sponsorship from AIB Bank PLC. The results of our initial work are being formally launched this evening (Dublin, 18.00 UTC). You can find the official press release here: http://eaccess.rince.ie/press/21-Nov-2002.html In brief - and I guess to the surprise of few on these lists - 94% of the sample showed at least one WCAG-A failure; 100% showed at least one WCAG-AA failure. What we have done is extremely crude, and subject to many limitations and qualifications; notwithstanding that I believe it may provide a benchmark which will be useful in developing public policy (in Ireland, and perhaps elsewhere). A summary report is available at this URL: http://eaccess.rince.ie/white-papers/2002/warp-2002-01/warp-2002-01.html The detailed explanation of the project runs to 81 printed pages, or 350 KBytes of download; but is available to enthusiasts at this URL: http://eaccess.rince.ie/white-papers/2002/warp-2002-01/warp-2002-01.html I would, of course, be greatful for any comment - whether positive or critical - on this work. On a subsidiary point, I'd also, of course, like to hear if anyone has accessibility problems or comments about the overall site hosting our work, at this root URL: http://eaccess.rince.ie/ Best wishes, - Barry. --
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