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...accessible to disabled users. At least 35% of major retailers are failing to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act, claims online usability and accessibility consultant Webcredible, which analysed 20 top retail websites... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/01/07/228779/uk-retailers-failing-to-meet-web-accessibility-standards.htm
...common with most developed countries, has a Disability Discrimination Act that calls on employers to make their services...We have barely scratched the surface. The Disability Discrimination Act has increased awareness among businesses... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2008/01/09/228832/improve-usability-with-assistive-technology.htm
...Risk Management Guide spells out Disability Discrimination Act effects The Disability Discrimination Act and its implications for employers...demands of the legislation. Disability Discrimination Act: Access for All is available... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2000/05/25/174849/guide-spells-out-disability-discrimination-act-effects.htm
...that organisations that are not taking any steps in this direction are increasingly likely to fall foul of the Disability Discrimination Act and face court action, fines and reputation damage. Available now, "A World Denied - web accessibility... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/09/06/226608/socitm-releases-web-accessibility-dvd-to-promote-best.htm
...many retailers applying accessibility guidelines to some pages but not others." There are legal requirements for the accessibility of websites set out by the Disability Discrimination Act. GVL5-20091006.1 http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2009/02/25/235014/john-lewis-tops-website-accessibility-league.htm
...requirements. "Seven years on from the Disability Discrimination Act, it is inexcusable to not have a web...specifically covering web accessibility, but the Disability Discrimination Act states that disabled people must be given... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/10/24/219269/How-to-make-your-website-fit-for-all.htm
...additional useful accessibility provisions. Since 1999, website owners have had a legal duty under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) to ensure that services provided via the web are accessible to disabled people, who number some... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/03/07/214607/web-use-disability-guidance-issued.htm
...authorities have been warned they must ensure new IT systems are suitable for use by disabled staff under new Disability Discrimination Act regulations. The Disability Rights Council (DRC) has warned authorities that they must fulfil new... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/12/05/220366/public-body-it-systems-must-meet-disability-regulations.htm
...mouse can help users with impaired motor skills. Since 1999, website owners have had a legal duty under the Disability Discrimination Act to ensure that services provided via the web are accessible to the UK's 10 million disabled people. ... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/03/14/214727/bsi-issues-web-disabled-access-guide.htm
...be familiar with the forthcoming legislation on age discrimination (October 2006) and the next part of the Disability Discrimination Act (December 2006). Failure to comply with these laws may result in costly payouts and a damaged reputation... http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/08/01/217220/your-shout-equal-opportunities-and-discrimination.htm

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...Children with Disabilities (April 28, 2009) bullet graphic Justice Department Files Lawsuit Alleging Disability Discrimination by the City of Baltimore, Maryland (April 24, 2009) bullet graphic Long v. Benson (PDF) (April... http://www.ada.gov/

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