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Why Accessibility?

Some visitors:

1. will have a hard time with this page
2. will give up on it pretty fast
3. won't be able to read any of it

Legal mandates and sources of assistance:

• The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) at http://www.w3.org/WAI/ - develops the common protocols to promote universal access
• W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) lists guidelines for web access
• For electronic and information technology - Section 508 Standards - 2001, click on section-508.html.
• All standards require web developer judgment

For information about this document, contact Janet Merrick, Counselor, Disability Support Services, CB122A, Rockville Campus or call (240) 567-5061 or (240) 567-5058.