The "Web Accessibility Challenge" is organised to give an opportunity to researchers and developers of advanced Web accessibility technologies for showcasing their technologies to technical leaders in this area not only from academia and industry but also from end-users; in an attempt to encourage and accelerate development of innovative and practically usable Web accessibility technologies. As off 2008 Microsoft have agreed to sponsor the change for the next 5 years. Thanks to Microsoft for this.

Microsoft's mission is to enable people and businesses throughout the world to realise their full potential. Microsoft is committed to being a responsible industry partner by working with businesses, communities, and governments to help advance social and economic well-being and to enable people around the world to realise their full potential. Microsoft's commitment and responsibilities as a global corporate citizen are grounded in our company mission and values, manifested through our business practices and operations, and carried out by thousands of Microsoft employees and suppliers worldwide.

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Zakon Group is a technology consultancy and solutions provider that brings together the right mix of technology, experience, knowledge, and innovation for clients ranging from small businesses to multinational organizations. Our projects are quite diverse and include: Design and integration of the highest WiFi network in the eastern United States; Rent-a-CTO management services to non-profit organizations; Hosting and management of 10M+ hits/month Web sites; Development of the OpenConf conference management system in use by conferences worldwide. We pride ourselves in delivering services and solutions that are not only customer-centric, on-time, reliable, creative, and effective, but also accessible.
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