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Industry Canada
Assistive Devices Industry Office (ADIO)
ADIO provides advice on producing accessible contents for the World Wide Web and providing information materials in multiple formats. The site includes links to accessible procurement toolkits and assistive technologies.
See also Topic(s): Web Accessibility and Tools
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Library and Archives Canada
Accessibility Standards - People Using Assistive Technologies, from Electronic Publishing Guide to Best Practices for Canadian Publishers
The primary goal of these guidelines is to promote accessibility for people using assistive technology. Following them will make Web content more available to all users, no matter what platform they are using or the conditions in their current environment.
See also Topic(s): Electronic Publishing; IMRC - Publishing

ACCESSINFO-L (Discussion Group)
To subscribe, send a message to:
listserv@infoserv.nlc-bnc.ca
In the body of the message type:
SUBSCRIBE ACCESSINFO-L Firstname Lastname
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Fulfilling the Promise: Report of the Task Force on Access to Information for Print-Disabled Canadians
Ottawa, Ontario. October 31, 2000
This report discusses the systems and services needed to support a national sustainable service of access to information and knowledge for print-disabled citizens of Canada.
See also Topic(s): Print Accessibility 

Manager's Guide to Multiple Format Production
Library and Archives Canada
The Manager's Guide to Multiple Format Production provides updated guidelines on how to develop and deliver accessible published government materials.

The guidelines have been developed under the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada that states government information must be broadly accessible throughout society.
See also Topics: Alternative Formats

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Treasury Board of Canada, Secretariat
Access for All Through Technology: Toward an Accessible and Inclusive Information Technology Environment
Final report of the Interdepartmental Task Force on the Integration of Employees with Disabilities Through Information and Communications Technologies.
The objective of the recommendations contained in this report is to overcome existing impediments and to make the federal public service technology environment accessible to all employees with disabilities, with a view to minimizing the need to accommodate individuals on a case-by-case basis.
See also Topic(s): Employment Equity

Common Look and Feel (CLF) - Accessibility Section
In keeping with the client-centred approach of the CLF initiative, universal accessibility standards are directed toward ensuring equitable access to all content on Government of Canada (GoC) web sites. The key to effective implementation of universal accessibility guidelines lies in designing sites to serve the widest possible audience and the broadest possible range of hardware and software platforms, from assistive devices to emerging technologies.
See also Topic(s): Common Look and Feel

How to provide alternative formats (link not available)
Last Revision: December 1993
This guide has been produced to assist in providing alternative formats. It is a reference tool that will familiarize the user with the communication needs of people with visual and hearing disabilities, and explain how to plan, produce and deliver alternative format products to meet those needs. The guide concentrates on those formats that complement conventional print and video products. There is also a brief section, entitled "associated services", on how to communicate with people who have sensory disabilities at meetings and conferences.
See also Topic(s): Alternative Formats

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University of Toronto
Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC)
The ATRC advances information technology that is accessible to all through research, development, education, proactive design consultation and direct service. The Web site includes papers, tutorials, a technical glossary, and information about upcoming seminars.
See also Topic(s): Web Accessibility and Tools

International Resources by organization, then document name 

United Kingdom
Quality Framework for UK Government Website Design: Usability Issues for Government Websites
Office of the e-envoy
July 2003
PDF Format
This document seeks to provide UK Government web managers with specific guidance around usability issues relevant to public sector websites.
See also Topic(s): Web Accessibility and Tools
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Web Standards Project (WaSP)
Web Standards Project
WaSP was formed in 1998 with the goal of promoting core web standards in order to provide simple, affordable access to web technologies for all users.
See also Topic(s): Web Accessibility and Tools
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World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
WAI, in coordination with organizations around the world, pursues accessibility of the Web through five primary areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development.
See also Topic(s): Web Accessibility and Tools

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0
W3C Recommendation May 5, 1999.
These guidelines explain how to make Web content accessible to people with disabilities. The guidelines are intended for all Web content developers (page authors and site designers) and for developers of authoring tools. The primary goal of these guidelines is to promote accessibility.
See also Topic(s): Web Accessibility and Tools

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Date published: 2003-04-02
Last updated: 2005-11-10
Date reviewed: 2005-11-10
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