The Collaborative Road to Maine State Web Accessibility online conference will cover topics ranging from the technical challenges associated with creating and maintaining accessible Web pages to navigating the political landscape surrounding accessibility issues. The Internet is one of the most important means by which Maine state government communicates with the public. As Web site usage continues to grow, it is critical that all state information be accessible to the broadest possible audience, including individuals with disabilities. Maine's Chief Information Officer, in conjunction with the Web accessibility subcommittee, has been responsible for creating and implementing policies and standards that enhance accessibility for users of the state's official Web site at www.Maine.gov.
"In Maine, we view accessibility as much more than compliance with the law," said Richard B. Thompson, Maine's Chief Information Officer. "Accessibility is a key component to Web site development in Maine that enhances our design and usability. Maine's Web accessibility subcommittee provides the leadership and expertise we need to continue our commitment to exceed accessibility standards on the Internet."
The Web conference will be held June 23 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT). Users may register for this free conference by visiting http://easi.cc/clinic.htm. The three members of the Maine State Web Accessibility Subcommittee who will be presenting the conference are Ellen Wood from the Maine State Library and Chair of the Committee, Kathy Record from the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and Kelly Hokkanen from the Information Resource of Maine (InforME).
InforME is the state of Maine's private sector partner and official Web portal provider. All online services and official state of Maine Web pages can be accessed from the state portal at www.Maine.gov.
About Maine.gov
Maine.gov is the official Web portal of the state of Maine (www.Maine.gov) and is the winner of the Center for Digital Government's 2004 Best of the Web competition. Maine.gov is a service of the Information Resource of Maine, a collaborative effort between the state of Maine and New England Interactive that helps Maine government entities Web-enable their information services. Maine.gov was built and is marketed, operated, and maintained by New England Interactive, a wholly owned subsidiary of eGovernment firm NIC (Nasdaq:EGOV).
Quelle: Business Wire, 21.06.2005
