Building Electronic Curbcuts on the Web.

Unusual things happen when products are designed to be accessible to people with disabilities. It wasn't long after sidewalks were redesigned to accommodate wheelchair users that the benefits of curb cuts began to be realized by everyone. People pushing strollers, riding on skateboards, using roller-blades, riding bicycles and pushing shopping carts soon began to enjoy the benefits of curb cuts! These facts are a prime example of why sidewalks with curb cuts are simply better sidewalks.
Steve Jacobs, Director, Association of Access Engineering Specialists.

• Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Internet.
• University Case Findings
• Section 508 1998 amendment to the Workforce Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Requires that electronic and information technology that is developed or purchased by the Federal Government be accessible to federal employees with disabilities.
• Required that members of the public who have disabilities must be able to gain access to the information or services offered by federal agency. This includes information on federal Web sites.

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Ed Gellenbeck & John Creech

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