- From: Barry McMullin <mcmullin@eeng.dcu.ie>
- Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2005 10:37:39 +0000 (GMT)
- To: wai-ig <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
Hi Folks - Just to flag that the full report has just been published from a recent study on accessibility of web-based "e-government" services across the European Union. It is available online at this URL: <http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/e-government/resources/eaccessibility/> For once, the HTML version is available simultaneously with the PDF - so all credit to the UK Cabinet Office for "making it so". While the PDF version is particularly suitable for those who want conventional hard copy, it also demonstrates use of the PDF accessibility features for online reading, for those who may prefer that to HTML (Adobe generously supported the production of this version). Full disclosure: DCU was one of the partners in carrying out this study, along with RNIB (lead contractor), Ability Net and Socitm Insight. Note that the recommendations are essentially just suggestions of the study team: they don't automatically have any authority or force. Their ultimate impact depends on the extent to which the EU and the member states decide to act on them, which is yet to be seen. Any comments, reactions or feedback would be welcome. Enjoy - Barry.
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