Autus Web Design & Marketing
Technology House, University of Salford, Manchester M6 6AP. Tel: 0161 278 2534
Disability Discrimination Act - Compliance
Background
The Disability Rights Commission conducted a survey of the level of accessibility of 1000 websites and found that approximately 80% did not meet the minimum requirements under the law. They warned that companies that do not make their websites accessible to all could face unlimited fines and compensation penalties.
The Disability Discrimination Act came into force in 1995. Section 3 of the Act (which specifically mentions website accessibility) came into force in 2002.
"The Act makes it unlawful for a service provider to discriminate against a disabled person by refusing to provide them any service which it provides to members of the public." - Code of Practice, DDA (Disability Discrimination Act)
If the case for a website's failure to comply to the DDA is made in court, it is widely believed that the proof of failure will be based on the standards set out by the W3C.
Role of W3C
The W3C is an internet governing body which is responsible for setting standards in technologies and practices on the internet. They operate the Web Accessibility Initiative which identifies best practice for creating accessible websites. The W3C has set out three priority levels for accessibility; with priority one focussing on standards to ensure your website complies with the DDA requirements.
Disability Discrimination Act - Compliance
We ensure that every website built by Autus complies with the W3C priority 1 standard, thus meeting the requirements of the DDA.
Does YOUR website comply with the DDA?
Send us your website address by e-mail and we will test it against the requirements of the W3C website accessibility standard.
Fixing your website for compliance
We will advise you of its status. If it does not comply, we will advise what should be done to achieve compliance, and quote you our very reasonable rate for the rectification.
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