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Re: Section 508 Testing/Section 508 Refresh

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From: Angela French
Date: Jun 6, 2011 2:48PM

Larry can you please define "...and networks"




Accessibility today has two meanings for Web content:
Information is accessible when it meets U.S. federal regulations for Web content. As of June 25, 2001, federally maintained Web sites and networks are required to comply
The settings used in ACCVerify combine the requirements for WCAG Priority 1 along with suggestions for potential issues with priorities 2 and 3. In addition, Section 508 components are added in order to consolidate all tests into one report. To review a detailed side-by-side analysis of WCAG 1.0 and Section 508 standards, please visit http://www.jimthatcher.com/sidebyside.htm#WCAGView .
Accessibility today has two meanings for Web content:
Information is accessible when it meets U.S. federal regulations for Web content. As of June 25, 2001, federally maintained Web sites and networks are required to comply with these accessibility standards Information is also accessible when it achieves the highest level of usability. In addition to federal regulations, there are many more suggestions that help everyone to find and use Web-based information.
For additional information, contact the W3C(r) or visit http://www.w3.org/WAI
















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