New Web leaving millions behind

A growing number of Canadians with vision impairments, counting over one million, are being left behind as the next-generation Web takes flight.

By: David Senf
Computerworld (31 Aug 2006)

As the amount of content and diversity of applications available over the Web grows exponentially, unyielding progress for most is a new roadblock for others. A growing number of Canadians with vision impairments, counting over one million, are being left behind, as the next-generation Web takes flight.

Learning firsthand how disabling an increasingly online world is, vision impaired concertgoers are turned away from ticketmaster.ca, unable to purchase tickets — just try ordering by phone for a popular show.

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