[nfbwatlk] Fw: National Federation of the Blind and Deque Systems to Launch Nonvisual Access Certification Program

[Mike Freeman]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Freeh, Jessica
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 8:48 AM
Subject: National Federation of the Blind and Deque Systems to Launch 
Nonvisual Access Certification Program


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen
Public Relations Specialist
National Federation of the Blind
(410) 659-9314, ext. 2330
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
cdanielsen at nfb.org

MEDIA ADVISORY

National Federation of the Blind and Deque Systems to Launch
Nonvisual Access Certification Program

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation's leading 
advocate for access by the blind to the Internet, in partnership with 
its Web accessibility consultant Deque Systems, Inc., will launch the 
NFB Nonvisual Access (NVA) Certification Program later this week.  The 
launch will take place at the annual Technology and People with 
Disabilities Conference conducted in Los Angeles by the Center on 
Disability at California State University at Northridge-commonly 
referred to as the CSUN conference.

Date:              March 13, 2008

Location:       Los Angeles Airport Marriott
                       5855 West Century Boulevard
                       Los Angeles, California 90045

Time:             8:00 a.m. - NFB and Deque officials available to 
answer questions at Booth 411, New Orleans Section, Hall of Cities
                      3:10 p.m. - Presentation, "The NFB Nonvisual 
Access Seal of Approval," Dallas Ballroom

The Nonvisual Access Certification Program provides a way for Web site 
and application developers to work with leading experts on blindness and 
accessibility to ensure that their Internet sites or applications are 
fully accessible to and usable by blind people employing screen access 
software.  Applicants go through a rigorous evaluation and testing 
procedure and work with a web accessibility consultant (WAC) to address 
any accessibility issues discovered during the evaluation.  Once the 
site or application has addressed all accessibility issues, it is 
granted the right to display an NFB-NVA seal of approval on its site. 
Participating in the Nonvisual Access Certification Program is an 
excellent way for corporations and organizations to demonstrate social 
responsibility and commitment to access for everyone.

# # #

About the National Federation of the Blind
With more than fifty thousand members, the National Federation of the 
Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of 
blind people in the United States.   The NFB improves blind people's 
lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs 
encouraging independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading force 
in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.  In 
January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind 
Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United 
States for the blind led by the blind.

About Deque Systems, Inc.
Deque Systems, Inc. is a leading technology provider of end-to-end 
integrated Web compliance solutions that deliver accessibility, privacy, 
and security.  Deque's unmatched abilities have earned us the trust of 
government agencies, small and mid-sized businesses, and Fortune 500 
companies seeking solutions that optimize their Web based systems, and 
empower employees to work collaboratively. Deque is also an 8A Certified 
Woman-owned business that values diversity. For more information, visit 
www.deque.com.


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From:
mailto:JFreeh at nfb.org Freeh, Jessica
Sent:
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 8:48 AM
Subject:
National Federation of the Blind and Deque Systems to Launch Nonvisual Access Certification Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
CONTACT:
Chris Danielsen     
Public Relations Specialist   
National Federation of the Blind    
(410) 659-9314, ext. 2330 
(410) 262-1281 (Cell)
mailto:cdanielsen at nfb.org
cdanielsen at nfb.org
MEDIA ADVISORY
National Federation of the Blind and Deque Systems to Launch
Nonvisual Access Certification Program
 
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB), the nation’s leading advocate for access by the blind to the Internet, in partnership with its Web accessibility consultant Deque Systems, Inc., will launch the NFB Nonvisual Access (NVA) Certification Program later this week.  The launch will take place at the annual Technology and People with Disabilities Conference conducted in Los Angeles by the Center on Disability at California State University at Northridge—commonly referred to as the CSUN conference.
 
Date:   
          
March 13, 2008
 
Location:  
    
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
                      
5855 West Century Boulevard
                      
Los Angeles, California 90045
 
Time:  
          
8:00 a.m. - NFB and Deque officials available to answer questions at Booth 
411,
New
Orleans Section, Hall of Cities
                     
3:10 p.m. - Presentation, “The NFB Nonvisual Access Seal of Approval,” Dallas Ballroom
 
The Nonvisual Access Certification Program provides a way for Web site and application developers to work with leading experts on blindness and accessibility to ensure that their Internet sites or applications are fully accessible to and usable by blind people employing screen access software.  Applicants go through a rigorous evaluation and testing procedure and work with a web accessibility consultant (WAC) to address any accessibility issues discovered during the evaluation.  Once the site or application
has addressed all accessibility issues, it is granted the right to display an NFB-NVA seal of approval on its site.  Participating in the Nonvisual Access Certification Program is an excellent way for corporations and organizations to demonstrate social responsibility and commitment to access for everyone.
 
# # #
 
About the National Federation of the Blind
With more than fifty thousand members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States.   The NFB improves blind people’s lives through advocacy, education, research, technology, and programs encouraging independence and self-confidence.  It is the leading force in the blindness field today and the voice of the nation's blind.  In January 2004 the NFB opened the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute, the first research and training center in the United States for the blind led by the blind.
 
About Deque Systems, Inc.
Deque Systems, Inc. is a leading technology provider of end-to-end integrated Web compliance solutions that deliver accessibility, privacy, and security.  Deque's unmatched abilities have earned us the trust of government agencies, small and mid-sized businesses, and Fortune 500 companies seeking solutions that optimize their Web based systems, and empower employees to work collaboratively. Deque is also an 8A Certified Woman-owned business that values diversity. For more information, visit
http://www.deque.com
www.deque.com
.