Monday, Canada's Federal Court ruled on a case that has resulted in the Federal government being directed to make its websites accessible within the next 15 months. This was as a result of a case involving a blind woman, Donna Jodhan, who launched a Constitutional challenge that spoke to problems experienced accessing several government sites. The complete ruling can be found here http://cas-ncr-nter03.cas-satj.gc.ca/rss/T-1190-07%20decision%20ENG%2029-11-2010.htm Here's a Globe and Mail article on the ruling: Court orders Ottawa to make websites accessible to blind http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario/court-orders-ottawa-to-make-websites-accessible-to-blind/article1817535/?cmpid=rss1 As part of the ruling, several statements were made referencing the accessibility of Adobe PDF and Flash. In response, Adobe's Andrew Kirkpatrick has provided context and clarification on a couple of points raised http://blogs.adobe.com/accessibility/2010/11/quick-thoughts-on-canadian-legal-ruling.html Jennison -- Jennison Mark Asuncion Co-Director, Adaptech Research Network <www.adaptech.org> LinkedIn at <www.linkedin.com/in/jennison>
