The National Organization on Disability Features TecAccess

The National Organization on Disability (NOD) was very proud to feature TecAccess, a worldwide leader in Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) Accessibility and Section 508 Solutions, in its bi-weekly e-newsletter on October 29, 2003. The article, entitled TecAccess Makes Hiring People With Disabilities A Priority, appeared under the e-newsletters Economic Participation section. To view the article, go to http://www.tecaccess.org/content/aboutus/tastory803.shtml.

(PRWEB) November 2, 2003 --The National Organization on Disability (NOD) was very proud to feature TecAccess, a worldwide leader in Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) Accessibility and Section 508 Solutions, in its bi-weekly e-newsletter on October 29, 2003. The article, entitled TecAccess Makes Hiring People With Disabilities A Priority, appeared under the e-newsletters Economic Participation section. To view the article, go to http://www.tecaccess.org/content/aboutus/tastory803.shtml.

Established in 1981, the NOD has strived to help 54 million Americans with disabilities participate in all aspects of life. Through its renowned programs, the NOD has raised awareness of the abilities, achievements, and needs of persons with disabilities. Its Community Partnership Program helps mayors and communities become more attune to the needs of their disabled citizens, while its CEO Council recognizes companies that are committed to the employment of individuals with disabilities. Moreover, its Religion and Disabilities Program helps to eliminate barriers from religious communities to ensure full participation. Of course, the NOD is most known for its collaboration with the Harris Poll in collecting benchmark data on the state of disability in the United States. For more information about the NOD and all of its programs, visit www.nod.org.

TecAccess is a SBA 8(a), SDB Certified and Woman-Owned Company that is one of the leading providers of Accessibility and Section 508 solutions. It provides comprehensive services that enable its clients to understand, acquire, and deliver accessible solutions. Specifically, it offers Independent Accessibility Testing for Section 508, Section 255, and other Accessibility Acts and Legislation. It also offers consulting and training services. TecAccess has worked with prominent companies such as Canon, Circuit City, Thomson NETg, Wachovia, and Peregrine Systems. In addition, it has conducted training sessions and provided accessibility testing and consulting solutions for the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO), Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, General Services Administration (GSA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and Social Security (SSA), just to name a few. The majority of TecAccess associates are persons with disabilities. For further information about TecAccess, please call (804)749-8646, e-mail druh@tecaccess.net, or visit www.TecAccess.net.
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