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Accessibility and Standards Compliance
- W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0
The W3C WCAG 2.0 guidelines explain how to make Web content accessible to people with disabilities. The guidelines are intended for all Web content developers (page authors and site designers) and for developers of authoring tools. They form the basis of the accessibility standards applied by many governments and organizations around the world.
- Section 508
Section 508 of the US Rehabilitation Act applies to US federal agencies and departments. The Section 508 standards are consistent with the W3C Guidelines and provide achievable, well documented guidelines for implementation.
- Common Look and Feel for the Internet
The Common Look and Feel (CLF) standards have been developed by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. The standards apply to Canadian federal government departments and agencies and cover a number of areas including accessibility.
- AFB - American Foundation for the Blind
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources.
- CNIB - Canadian National Institute for the Blind
CNIB is a nationwide, community-based, registered charity committed to research, public education and vision health for all Canadians. CNIB provides the services and support necessary for people to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss.
- Axistive
Axistive is the world's leading news portal for assistive technology, providing a wide range of free services including product reviews, industry news, market trends, workshops, downloads, and product and organization information.