Web Site Accessibility of AACSB-Accredited Universities: Meeting the Requirements of the Law(s).

Gutierrez, Charletta F.; Long, Nancy M.

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Publication Date: 2002

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Web Site Accessibility of AACSB-Accredited Universities: Meeting the Requirements of the Law(s).

Gutierrez, Charletta F.; Long, Nancy M.

Journal of Educational Technology Systems, v30 n1 p69-84 2001-2002

Evaluates the main Web pages of AACSB-accredited colleges and universities for compliance with the two key laws pertaining to disability-access in these institutions: the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Provides guidelines for accessible development and suggestions for remediation for inaccessible Web pages. Lists "priority-one" issues with number of university Web sites that violate stated guidelines. (AEF)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Colleges, Compliance (Legal), Disabilities, Higher Education, Laws, Legal Responsibility, Universities, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Americans with Disabilities Act 1990; Rehabilitation Act 1973

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