TecAccess Selected as a Presenter for IDEAS 2005 Conference
For More Information:
Contact: Paul Spicer
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications
(804) 749-8646
info@tecaccess.net
Rockville, VA-- July 25, 2005-- TecAccess, a world leader in Section 508 compliance and electronic and information technology (E&IT) accessibility solutions, is honored to be selected as a presenter for the fourth consecutive year at the Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (IDEAS).
The conference will be held September 28th and 29th , 2005, at the New Washington Convention Center. Debra Ruh, President and Founder of TecAccess, will present a workshop, entitled "E&IT/Web Accessibility Testing Tools and Methodologies," on Wednesday, September 28 from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM.
The presentation will focus on different testing approaches to determine Section 508 compliance for websites and E&IT applications. During the session, Mrs. Ruh and expert panelists will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using automated accessibility testing tools. The presentation will also examine when skilled persons with disabilities should be employed to test E&IT products manually. Additionally, Mrs. Ruh will describe the pros and cons of employing human testers to determine compliance. She will further provide examples of Best Practices in compliance testing.
About IDEAS
Beginning in 1987, The Interagency Disability Educational Showcase (IDEAS) has been a cornerstone event with the Federal government regarding free E&IT, accessibility laws and regulations, and current accessibility issues. IDEAS will hold sessions on emergency preparedness, workforce accommodations, and Section 508 marketing techniques.
To learn more about the IDEAS exhibition and conferences, visit IDEAS 508 (www.ideas508.com).
About TecAccess
Winner of numerous awards, including the 2005 Secretary of Labor´s New Freedom Initiative Award, TecAccess is an industry-leading IT firm providing Section 508 compliance and electronic and information technology (E&IT) accessibility solutions for clients in government, private industry, and higher education throughout the world. TecAccess is a certified Woman-Owned and SBA certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) committed to hiring people with disabilities.
For further information about TecAccess, please call: (804) 749-8646 , e-mail info@tecaccess.net, or visit our website at www.TecAccess.net.
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