Written by an international authority on website design, this title provides intranet and public website managers with the information they need to build websites that are accessible to employees and users with disabilities. Part I explains the recent United States legislation that requires corporations and public agencies to ensure that essential information can be accessed by people with disabilities. Also discussed are the barriers encountered by disabled users when accessing websites and the guidelines that have been developed to overcome them.
Part II shows in detail how to build and maintain an accessible website, from proper use of HTML and scripting languages to the use of specialised software and assisting technology. Part III describes the WebAble portal for people with disabilities and includes a comprehensive survey of solution providers, research centres, and other organisations, as well as current software tools, devices, and resources.
