Target Sued $6M Over Web Site Developed By Amazon
By Reshma Kumar at September 01, 2008 0 Comments|
The Target suit claims that alternate text and accessible image maps are missing which screen readers depend on to read through the page content and vocalize it to the user; and, the website requires the use of a mouse to complete certain functions. The NFB who, in part, filed the suit has also filed and won similar cases against America Online, Priceline.com, and Ramada.com.
In the end, the responsibility lies with Target but this is a classic example of where making sure the outside vendor or technology enabler is compliant, helps to prevent costly mistakes. Related Post: Web Accessibility Could Be California Law |
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As part of an estimated $6M settlement of a lawsuit against Target by the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), Amazon will be required to make the Web more accessible. According to the 
