CERTIFICATE IN ACCESSIBLE WEB DESIGN - An estimated 50 million people
in the US have functional limitations that can affect their ability to use the web.
Recognizing this, Georgia Tech now offers a certificate program tailored to help web
designers and managers meet federal rules for providing access to public computer
systems for people with disabilities. "Section 508" applies to all federal departments
and entities, and to all contracts and grants that they sponsor. Many states are passing
similar legislation. Upon finishing the three-part course, students receive Georgia
Tech's Wesley Center for New Media Certificate in Creating Accessible Web Sites.
See: http://www.newmedia.gatech.edu (infocus Newsletter of UCEA, vol 8 no 2, Feb
03)