[blindlaw] Fwd: Amazon press release Concerning AccessibilityofWeb Site

[Tai Tomasi]

Hi. This press release was put out by the NFB. Contact John Pare at the
national center for more information. The number is (410) 659-9314.

Tai
 

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AccessibilityofWeb Site

Hello David,
Is this press release from Amazon or from the NFB?  This announcement
references an agreement between the NFB and Amazon.  I would like to read
the actual agreement.  Where can I get a copy?
Thanks

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>>Amazon.com Accessibility to be Completed June 30, 2008
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>>The National Federation of the Blind and online retailer Amazon, Inc., 
>>have announced that work to make Amazon.com fully accessible to blind 
>>computer users is to be completed by June 30, 2008.  In March of 2007, 
>>Amazon entered into a technology development agreement with the 
>>National Federation of the Blind pursuant to which Amazon was to 
>>attempt to make Amazon.com fully accessible by December 31, 2007.  
>>Because of the complexity of the task, it was recognized that this was 
>>an ambitious goal and that problems might be encountered; accordingly, 
>>the agreement provided that Amazon could have a six-month extension, 
>>if necessary, to complete work on making its Web site fully accessible 
>>to blind computer users.  Amazon's Web site has improved; nonetheless, 
>>Amazon recognizes that it is not yet fully accessible.  Amazon has 
>>indicated that it will complete the task within the extended period.
>>
>>Marc Maurer, President of the National Federation of the Blind,
>>said: "Full and equal access to the Internet is critical in order for 
>>the blind to participate fully in today's society.  While Amazon.com 
>>is not yet fully accessible, we are pleased with the progress that has 
>>been made and we believe that the company remains committed to making 
>>the site fully accessible.  We will continue to work with Amazon.com 
>>to ensure that the blind can shop for books, music, movies, and the 
>>myriad other products available at this leading online retailer with 
>>the same ease and convenience as all other shoppers."
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