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Re: WCAG 2.0 Compliance criteria for internal or non public websites

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From: Moore,Michael (DARS)
Date: Dec 8, 2009 2:27PM

Sam S asked.

If so, is it still necessary to say for example, provide transcripts for
audio content for hearing impaired persons even if currently there is no one
who needs this feature?

Mike responds.

If you are in the US the answer lies in Title 1 of the Americans With Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination based upon disability in employment. By failing to comply fully with the accessibility requirements for people with all disabilities then you are potentially creating a barrier to employment for people with disabilities. Does your place of employment include accessible parking, entrance ramps, and accessible rest rooms? Are there strobe indicators for the fire alarm system? Each of these items provides access for employees with disabilities other than blindness.


Mike Moore