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Accessible Web Site Design
-- Why and How

• Part I., Why Design an Accessible Web Site
  • Background
  • Legal Requirements
  • What is Assistive Technology and How Does It Work with My Web Site?
• Part II., Guidelines for an Accessible Site
  • What are the guidelines that identify an accessible site?
  • Understanding Section 508 standards
  • What is the difference between Section 508 and the WCAG guidelines?
  • What are the WCAG Priority One issues and how are they determined?
  • 10 basic considerations when designing a web site
• Part III., Validating Your Site for Compliance
  • Using validators to Insure Compliance.
  • Accessibility as you go: LIFT.
  • 5 steps to an accessible web site.