Web sites begin to focus on accessibility By Terry Costlow EE Times - 11/10/2000 As the Web gains status and tries to become a tool for the common man, there's a growing emphasis on making sure that everyone can drive the information superhighway. Consultants who specialize in improving technologies for the handicapped say that Web developers today are giving more thought to accessibility, and tool providers are supporting them. Making Web sites accessible is frequently just a matter of realizing that not everyone has perfect vision or muscle control. Too often what seems commonplace to most Web surfers is a major problem for those with disabilities. http://www.eet.com/story/career/timespeople/OEG20001110S0041