[Blindtlk] Fwd: Amazon press release ConcerningAccessibilityofWeb Site

[dewey bradley]

I'm not afrade of what people think, I was just trying to say It in a nice 
way, un like you!

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From: "Gloria Whipple" <fairyfoot at dc4pc.net>
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Fwd: Amazon press release 
ConcerningAccessibilityofWeb Site


> If you are afraid of  what people are going to say about your message, why
> post it!
>
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> Behalf Of dewey bradley
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> AccessibilityofWeb Site
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> I don't mean to ruffle anyone's feathers here.
> I do agree that the web needs to be accessible, but don't you think that
> peple will look at this is some one sooing private companys?
> It's just like the target lawsuit.  what would you guys think if you had a
> websight, and someone was trying to tell you how to run your business?
> It's not like we don't have a choice, the government is a different story,
> but with them, they have to do It.
> If a company don't want my business, I just take It elswhere.
> Why doesn't the NFB fokis on things like makeing transit companys comply
> with the ADA, instead of suing businesses?
> It's not like these companys make us give them our money.
> that's just my view, sorry if you don't like what I have to say.
>
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> Subject: [Blindtlk] Fwd: Amazon press release Concerning Accessibility 
> ofWeb
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>>
>>>
>>>----------
>>>Amazon.com Accessibility to be Completed June 30, 2008
>>>
>>>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."
>>>
>>>
>>># # #
>>>
>>>
>>
>> David Andrews and white cane Harry.
>>
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