[Nfbmd] {Disarmed} FW: Disability.gov Update: Provider of Online Courses Agrees to Make Its Website Accessible to People with Disabilities

Fri Apr 10 00:54:45 UTC 2015

Yes-the Federation was involved in the process which led to this agreement.
If anyone is interested, here's the link to our press release regarding this
settlement:
https://nfb.org/national-federation-blind-applauds-doj-settlement-edx

Chris

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Interesting.

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