| | The World Wide Web is fast becoming the de facto repository of preference for on-line information, yet the technology of the Web has inadvertently created barriers for people with disabilities. Worldwide, more than 750 million people with disabilities (more than 100 million in Europe alone) are affected by the emergence of the Web, directly or indirectly. In order to "push the envelope" of information access and truly realize the full potential of the Web, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) intends to take a leadership role in removing accessibility barriers by launching the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI, pronounced "WAY"). |