Message-ID: <4554153.1075856533862.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Thu, 7 Dec 2000 01:58:00 -0800 (PST) From: vince.kaminski@enron.com To: mark.palmer@enron.com Subject: From Larry Roberts Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ANSI_X3.4-1968 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-From: Vince J Kaminski X-To: Mark Palmer X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \Vincent_Kaminski_Jun2001_4\Notes Folders\'sent mail X-Origin: Kaminski-V X-FileName: vkamins.nsf Mark, FYI Vince ---------------------- Forwarded by Vince J Kaminski/HOU/ECT on 12/07/2000 09:59 AM --------------------------- wam@speakeasy.net on 12/06/2000 01:12:33 PM To: Management<> cc: Subject: From Larry Roberts Hi, ? My name is Larry Roberts.? I'm one of the millions of Internet users with a sight problem.? The University of Maryland says seven percent of all Users have visual disabilities.? Please take a moment to consider the importance of making WebPages accessible for all people. ? There are hundreds of disabilities involving those with sight problems and other 'virtual' disabilities.? The good news is disabled Users can easily access sites that comply with universal standards.? Unfortunately, the vast majority of sites don't bother to make these simple changes to their WebPages.? ? If you are a disabled user we would be honored to help you set up your Web Site absolutely free.? If you already have a Web Site and would like some help making it accessible to all Internet users, we offer a complete package on W3C Compliancy, including a Real Player Video for a small donation.? Once your site is accessible we will gladly add your link to our page.? If you can't afford to make a donation then write us and we will help you no questions asked.?? ? And more good news, Accessible Sites display virtually the same when viewed with any Internet browser.? If you have a Web site for your business on the web you'll be happy to know that you are compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, as it applies to all Federal contractors. This law requires the government can only procure through accessible mediums that are inclusive. ? Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this e-mail.? If you currently don't have a Web site, but know a friend who does could you a take a moment and forward them this information.? ? It's quite simple to make a Universally Accessible Web site, for further information on Web Site Compliancy and all the information I listed above just click the link below: http://www.web-accessibilty.bigstep.com/ ? Sincerely, ? Larry Roberts Founder, Kindred-Souls.org ? This is not SPAM and I'm not trying to sell you anything.? My goal is to provide every Internet user with information on how to make their Web sites accessible to people suffering with disabilities.? I'm the founder of a non-profit charity dedicated to universal Web accessibility.? I also provide a free Internet community with thousands of resources for Users suffering from disabilities at: http://www.kindred-souls.org ? To be removed from this e-mail list for any reason, simply reply back to this link: mailto:wam@speakeasy.net?subject=remove