Accessibility Issues
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) develops interoperable technologies (specifications, guidelines, software, and tools) to lead the Web to its full potential. W3C is a forum for information, commerce, communication, and collective understanding. Their official site is www.w3.org/
"The power of the Web is in
its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential
aspect."
-- Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of
the World Wide Web.
The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), in coordination with organizations around the world, pursues accessibility of the Web through five primary areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development. Go directly to that section here.
Legislation covering Accessibility on the World Wide Web
Access and Equity Issues for Websites - Autralian Government Best Practice
Testing Your Site
The best site for Accessibility Testing Resources is Georgia Southern University
Testing Tools for Developing Accessible Web Sites - free software apps to download, install and use
Vischeck is a good site to see how the various colour blindness conditions affect the way people see the world