AIR Austin NPO Registration August 5, 2009

AIR-Austin NPO registration now open

You work tirelessly to further your non-profit’s mission but is your website obstructing your message?

Ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can not only access your website but can also easily use it. Participate in AIR-Austin 2009.

The Accessibility Internet Rally in Austin (AIR-Austin) is a unique, award-winning local program that matches teams of Web designers and developers with non-profit organizations to improve technological accessibility for all people.

Held in Austin annually since 1998, national media, legislative bodies and philanthropic foundations have recognized and commended the program’s innovation and excellence.

AIR-Austin was developed by the nonprofit organization Knowbility, whose mission is to support the independence of children and adults with disabilities by promoting accessible information technology.

For a small $100 entry fee, non-profits participating in AIR-Austin get:

•A website developed by some of Austin’s best web professionals
•Training on web accessibility standards and basic website maintenance
•One free year of web hosting (optional)
Public recognition at AIR-Austin events

Entry fee not due until final selections.
The deadline to register is September 15, 2009.

For more information, contact Teenya at [email protected] or 512-791-2046. Or visit the AIR-Austin website at http://www.knowbility.org/air-austin.

For more information about Knowbility, visit our website at http://www.knowbility.org.