BTW it is interesting to see it’s the first British standart for Web Accessiblity…
Johnny
]]>Why? Well because standards on the web are not about being ‘disabled’ it is about accessibility and usability. I have a specific learning ability which is covered by the disability act, but I am not ‘disabled’ I just process information differently. It does not alter my IQ, which is considerably higher than most of the population at 130 ish. I also wear glasses and the quality of my eyesight has diminished with age, but I am not ‘disabled’.
I suggest you first understand that it is about presenting information in ways that is clear and easy for all, irrespective of age, and whatever some ones physical, aural, visual or cognitive capabilities are. Good usability and accessibility produces good websites that every one can use comfortably with few restrictions.
]]>If this new standard can make accessibility a cost-effective part of web development, it will have a much greater chance of being included in projects from the beginning, rather than being a bolt-on at the end.
]]>BTW. I guess I’ve missed a couple of posts… when did the Group Lead shift take place?
]]>Development of guidelines and standards should be in the hands of invited experts and it requires real commitment – good for you chaps. I don’t think that it matters which group you belong to – as long as you’re informed, open to cooperation and your motives are correct. That’s all.
I’m sure we’ll all carry on doing our best in the meantime, with what we have, and look forward to establishing good practice in line with other “grown-up” industries.
Good stuff and good luck with it.
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