[Athen] amazon and NFB's announcement to develop and promote web accessibility.

[Kilcommons,Cath]

This is great for web accessibility! I imagine it is backlash from the
suit Target is facing, but whatever the reason, it is good news.  From
the 28 March 2007 article referenced below...
SNIP---
In a cooperation agreement, Amazon.com pledged its commitment to
continue improving the accessibility of its Web site platform, while the
NFB committed to contribute its expertise in Web accessibility
technologies to help further Amazon.com's efforts.  ..........

http://www.nfb.org/nfb/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=174
 
Best,
Cath 

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Cath Stager-Kilcommons
ACCESS Project
Access  Specialist
Assistive Technology Resource Center (ATRC)
Colorado State University
970-491-0788
http://accessibility.colostate.edu/
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/ATRC/
cathk at cahs.colostate.edu 

 

 
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