National conference on public sector web accessibility
Scottish Executive supports national conference on Public
Sector web accessibility to educate public sector web professionals
in latest accessibility guidelines
22/05/2006
Several leading companies in the field of
accessibility including User Vision, Parallel 56, and OUT-LAW.COM
and have teamed up to hold a major UK national conference on public
sector web site accessibility.
The conference is being held in association with The Scottish
Executive as they believe that high quality public sector websites
make a significant contribution to open and accessible
government.
Website Accessibility 2006 aims to give guidance and the latest
insight on best-practice in the field of web accessibility in the
public sector, notably the new PAS 78 guidelines and a preview of
Version 2.0 of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Aimed at
public sector web professionals and development staff of all levels
of understanding, the one-day event takes place at The Scotsman
Hotel, Edinburgh from 10am on Tuesday 13th June 2006.
Speakers at Website Accessibility 2006 include the RNIB, The
Scottish Executive, accessibility specialists User Vision, website
developers Parallel 56 and leading legal IT web site OUT-LAW.com,
as well as several representatives from the Scottish public
sector.
In addition to keynote speeches and workshops, delegates will
also have the opportunity to receive free 1-2-1 accessibility
consultancy on the day with Parallel 56 and User Vision, as well as
plenty of opportunities to network with some of the leading
thinkers in web accessibility.
Chris Rourke, Managing Director of User Vision, one of the
companies behind the event comments:
“Accessibility is a hot issue in the public
sector, and with the new PAS 78 guidelines, and WCAG V2.0 on the
horizon, plus the E-government take-up campaign, it is important
that web site professionals stay ahead of the game. This conference
aims to do just that – to give specialist advice and guidance on
the latest thinking whatever the level of understanding or
experience the delegate has. It’s also a great opportunity to swap
notes and ideas with peers, as well as a chance to get some free
consultancy on your particular accessibility challenges.”
To find out more about Website Accessibility
2006, please visit www.parallel56.com/accessibility2006
or contact Alistair Campbell, Director Parallel 56 Limited on 0141
273 7000 or email acampbell@parallel56.com
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For further information on User Vision, members of the media
should contact Richard Leonard at Brazil PR on Tel: 01865 725 269;
email: uservision@agencybrazil.com.
About User Vision
User Vision is a consultancy dedicated to improving the user
experience of everyday products and websites. We offer a wide range
of services including consulting, testing, reviewing, evaluation
and training to help clients produce better products that customers
find easier to use. We take a straightforward, practical approach
to user needs analysis, problem solving and usability testing,
leading to effective design solutions.
Whether we become involved at the design stage, or after a
system has been in use for some time, we never lose sight of the
user's needs; helping you to reduce development and support costs,
reduce the need for expensive redevelopment, and increase
sales.
Our usability consulting and services are the ideal way to
enhance your brand, improve your company’s competitive position,
and increase revenues and loyalty.
User Vision was established in 2000, and provides services
throughout the UK and Europe for many leading brands and public
sector organisations.
www.uservision.co.uk
