I don't think that is true. Here is the short and dirty on the web applications.
Web-based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications (1194.22) The criteria for web-based technology and information are based on access guidelines developed by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium. Many of these provisions ensure access for people with vision impairments who rely on various assistive products to access computer-based information, such as screen readers, which translate what's on a computer screen into automated audible output, and refreshable Braille displays. Certain conventions, such as verbal tags or identification of graphics and format devices, like frames, are necessary so that these devices can "read" them for the user in a sensible way. The standards do not prohibit the use of web site graphics or animation. Instead, the standards aim to ensure that such information is also available in an accessible format. Generally, this means use of text labels or descriptors for graphics and certain format elements. (HTML code already provides an "Alt Text" tag for graphics which can serve as a verbal descriptor for graphics). This section also addresses the usability of multimedia presentations, image maps, style sheets, scripting languages, applets and plug-ins, and electronic forms. Lee Foster (e)consultant, Web developer, Web Architect [EMAIL PROTECTED] 615-834-1876 http://www.l3enterprises.com Nashville, TN -----Original Message----- From: Douglas Brown [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 12:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Government Websites ? Dont know of any links, but the low-down was that if you are developing for government that the site has to function without JS "Success is a journey, not a destination!!" Doug Brown ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 10:05 AM Subject: Government Websites ? > > I believe it was on here that I heard about a new > law regarding government websites and javascript. > Can someone please let me know where I can get > more information regarding that law or rule etc... > > Marc Lowe > InnovativeSites > > > ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?bUrFMa.bV0Kx9 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
