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marriott.com More Accessible for the Visually Impaired
-->Posted: April 8, 2009 9:38:43 AM By: Bill Marriott
Posted: April 8, 2009
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Although I'm not computer literate, I know what a key role our website, marriott.com, plays in booking business at our hotels. More than 750, 000 individuals visit marriott.com every day. Thank you for that.
While the Internet is very helpful and a useful tool, we understand that many visually impaired people have a difficult time using it. However, my son Steve, who is legally blind, relies tremendously on his computer. It speaks to him, talks to him, reads the newspaper to him, and he is really up to speed on what's going on in the world.
Many people take for granted their ability to perform everyday tasks like use the Internet, drive a car or read a book. At Marriott, we are always working hard to improve the access and services we provide to our guests with disabilities.
To help address these challenges, we are currently working with the American Foundation for the Blind, whose commitment . . .
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