Darren Bates, EAPD President | CEO
Nearly three years ago, in September 2010, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it would be issuing proposed regulations governing the accessibility of websites of public accommodations and state and local governments. The announcement came in the form of an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking which sought comments from the public about what should be in the rule, including technical standards for what constitutes an accessible website. As was reported here, the DOJ had previously announced that it would issue the proposed rule for state/local governments this month, and the proposed rule for public accommodations this December. The DOJ has now pushed back these dates by 3-4 months to November 2013 and March 2014, respectively.
The delay will likely cause some businesses to adopt a wait and see attitude on the theory that there are no rules on the subject, as the Wall Street Journal discussed.
That decision would be a risky one because EQUALITY will no longer wait. EQUAL ACCESS for people with disabilities to websites of public accommodations and state and local governments will not wait. Businesses need to take a proactive approach to accessibility and universal access for all. Start now to build accessibility into your current website, any new web pages and mobile applications.
Experts in the field now agree, businesses that want to remain competitive and relevant in the shifting market place, must implement accessibility into their global infrastructure --that includes their virtual global sites and services on the web.
Get your website teams familiar with accessibility and universal access now so that your business can seize on opportunities, stay ahead of the competition and build a better bottom line.
The delay will likely cause some businesses to adopt a wait and see attitude on the theory that there are no rules on the subject, as the Wall Street Journal discussed.
That decision would be a risky one because EQUALITY will no longer wait. EQUAL ACCESS for people with disabilities to websites of public accommodations and state and local governments will not wait. Businesses need to take a proactive approach to accessibility and universal access for all. Start now to build accessibility into your current website, any new web pages and mobile applications.
Experts in the field now agree, businesses that want to remain competitive and relevant in the shifting market place, must implement accessibility into their global infrastructure --that includes their virtual global sites and services on the web.
Get your website teams familiar with accessibility and universal access now so that your business can seize on opportunities, stay ahead of the competition and build a better bottom line.
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Creating an Inclusive Work Environment
Top 10 Ways to Market to People with Disabilities & Boost Your ROI - Employment Alliance for People with Disabilities
Building a Culture of Access and Inclusion in the Modern Workplace™