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RE: Check of an Accessibility Statement

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From: Glenda
Date: Jun 10, 2005 3:29PM

Paul,

I am tending to agree with you that accessibility statements raise
visibility of accessibility issues [and provides a place to explain
accesskeys if they must be used]. And, maybe raising the visibility is a
solid enough reason to provide one.

Personally, I don't see the point of describing what was done to make the
site accessible. Isn't that similar to entering a building and seeing a
poster describing what the architect did to make the building accessible.
As a wheelchair user, I don't really care as long as I can get to where I
need to go.

But I think posting a brief web accessibility statement or policy can be
beneficial to the organization. In my article "Validating a Vendor:
Evaluating Claims of Accessibility Expertise" in the first issue of the
AccessibleContent magazine [www.accessiblecontent.com], I included asking
the vendor whether they have a web accessibility policy or checking their
site for a policy /statement. Having a publicly stated policy may assist
you in the proposal/bid or interview/presentation process, depending on your
line of work.

Just my thoughts.

Cheers,
Glenda

Glenda Watson Hyatt, Principal
Soaring Eagle Communications
Accessible websites. Accessible content. Accessible solutions.
www.webaccessibility.biz
Blog: www.webaccessibility.biz/blog