April 14, 2004
Internet 'Impossible' for Disabled Users
Tech News World is reporting that An investigative report by a government agency in the United Kingdom has revealed many disabled users find online chores that are routine for most people to be Herculean for them, as they "find it impossible to book a holiday, open a bank account or buy theater tickets online."
The study on Internet access was released this week by the Disability Rights Commission (DRC), which has offices in London, Manchester and Scotland. Government officials there describe the report as the "first comprehensive investigation" into the user friendliness of Internet sites. (full story)
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