W3C
W3C = Accessibility
Tim Berners-Lee invites support from W3C members:
"As part of its commitment to realize the full potential of the Web, the Consortium has been promoting a high degree of usability for disabled people... Michael has proposed that a more extensive project be started, if there is sufficient provision of resources and enthusiasm by Consortium Members."
Jim Miller presents the web accessibility project to the AC
The project is named the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
WAI is officially launched in Santa Clara, USA
WAI becomes a world leader for accessibility
PF WG split into:
W3C = Accessibility as a core design principle