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From: Pooja Nahata
Date: May 10, 2005 1:49AM

Workshop on Designing Accessible Website - June 16, 2005 at Bangalore



People with disabilities comprise of approximately 600 million or 10% of the world population that form a potential market which is untapped.



Don't IGNORE this market.........



Accessibility means enabling IT hardware, software, and services to be used by all. Accessibility will enhance your products by making it usable by ALL!!



In countries like UK and USA, there are laws that protect the disabled and ensure that a barrier free access can be provided to them. India has also taken on this initiative by signing the Biwako Framework.



At Net Systems Informatics, we believe that for companies to compete in the International arena, their products should be accessible as well as usable to all including the disabled.



Accessibility is about designing solutions keeping in mind people with disabilities. We have broadly categorized our services:

* Web site accessibility

* Software accessibility



Net Systems Informatics, an Accessibility Consulting firm is proud to present a one day workshop on, Designing Accessible Websites.



Training Methodology

* Active Learning through interactive games

* Business Process Examples implementing Accessibility guidelines

* Group Discussions facilitating exchange of ideas and information

* Demonstrating Assistive Technology

* Providing Handouts



Workshop Contents

* Why Web accessibility?

* Types of Disabilities

* Assistive Technologies

* Laws associated with Web accessibility

* Web Accessibility Guidelines

* WCAG and Section 508



Who should attend?

* Web Designers

* Web Developers

* Flash developers

* E-learning Training Developer

* Project Managers

* Quality Managers

* Testers



Workshop Information

Workshop Name: Designing Accessible Workshop

Date : June 16th, 2005

Venue : Taj Residency

City : Bangalore

Registration Fee: Rupees 5,000 per participant (Plus service tax of 10.2%)





Kindly note discounts are available for group registrations and students.



For further information contact at: <EMAIL REMOVED> .