I've just realised, my argument about costs does not of course have
anything to do with the available formats, only the charging. Yes,
they should make it available in accessible HTML as well as MS Word
and PDF. Perhaps they will if enough people lobby for it.
Mark
On 4 Jul 2006, at 09:45, Mark Magennis wrote:
There isn't an HTML version of PAS78 Jim. The PAS was produced by the British Standards Institute (BSI) who routinely produce these things on paper only and charge for copies. Originally this PAS was only available on paper at a cost of 30 pounds. So many people complained that the Disability Rights Commission (DRC), who sponsored the work, persuaded the BSI to make it available firstly for electronic download and now for free electronic download. However, this appears to be as far as the BSI will go.
From an accessibility point of view it doesn't make sense, but you also have to see it from the point of view of BSI's cost model. Like most standardisation bodies, they get most of their income from selling copies of the standards. Unless someone else, e.g. Government or industry, is going to come up with alternative sources of funding, then they are not in a position to do the work and then not charge for it. It is possible that the DRC have had to pay BSI some money to make this freely available, although that's just speculation.
Mark
On 4 Jul 2006, at 08:16, Jim Dunleavy wrote:
Hi,
Where can one download the HTML version of
PAS 78: a guide to good practice in commissioning accessible websites?
--Jim
----- Original Message ----- From: Frank Mulcahy To: vicsireland@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ; irl-dean@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, July 03, 2006 10:30 AM Subject: [vicsireland] UK Guide to Good Practice
Dear All,
Apologies for cross posting.
PAS 78: a guide to good practice in commissioning accessible websites
PAS 78: A guide to good practice in commissioning accessible websites’ is for those responsible for commissioning or maintaining public-facing websites and web-based services.
The guidance is available in Word and PDF formats.
One electronic copy of the guidance is available free per individual or business. The guidance can be read or searched online, or printed.
PAS 78 was developed by the British Standards Institution (BSI) and sponsored by the DRC. The guide is available at: http:// www.drc-gb.org/pas
Best wishes,
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