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Re: new ADA rules extend to internet?

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From: LSnider
Date: Mar 24, 2011 5:00PM

Aren't they still trying to see whether they would use Section 508 or WCAG?
I saw something from last summer on proposals that they wanted on this
question...

Are they still mulling over that issue?

Cheers

Lisa




On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 3:47 PM, Jared Smith < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> The recently updated ADA rules did not change or clarify the
> applicability of the ADA to websites. The recent activity has been
> around a proposal to make this update in the future at some point.
> There are still many questions about when and how the ADA would apply
> to websites, but all indications are that it will happen... someday.
>
> Jared Smith
> WebAIM
>