RE: Law?

In your country - section 508 - http://www.section508.gov/ <http://www.section508.gov/> 
 
In the UK - Disability Discrimination Act http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/RightsAndObligations/DisabilityRights/DG_4001068 <http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/RightsAndObligations/DisabilityRights/DG_4001068> 
 
and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2001 http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2001/ukpga_20010010_en_1 <http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2001/ukpga_20010010_en_1> 
 
But there is no law that says "You have to make every website accessible"
 
John Colby BA PGCE
Senior Lecturer, Business Skills Enhancement, Department of Accountancy and Finance
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From: w3c-wai-ig-request@w3.org on behalf of Ryan Jean
Sent: Fri 03/04/2009 20:27
To: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
Subject: Law?



Is there any law that states a website has to be web accessible? Or that a nonprofit organization's website has to be? Or a business' website?

 

Sincerely,
Ryan Jean

Assistant IT Specialist

The Disability Network

Flint, MI