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Importance of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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What is the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? Stephen “John” Brademas is an American politician and educator originally from Indiana who served as the 13th president of New York University and was the principal sponsor of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (also known as the Rehab Act). Enacted in September 26, 1973 by US President Richard […]

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Web Accessibility: Yes It Matters

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Web Accessibility Defined Web accessibility refers to making websites accessible to all types of users.  This include users with disabilities who require assistive technology to view and read content on websites, elderly users, users with temporary disabilities, such as a broken arm, as well as users in rural areas, slow internet connection, and certain third world countries. […]