- From: Kynn Bartlett <kynn-edapta@idyllmtn.com>
- Date: Thu, 2 Aug 2001 08:36:10 -0700
- To: <mpodd@iqnetcom.com>, <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
At 11:03 AM -0500 2001/8/02, Michelle Podd wrote: >So my question to the list is this: Is the use of an audio embed (with an >on/off switch) that reads the content of the web page a help or a hinderance >to accessibility? Is there an audience for this type of application? Assuming it's coded sensibly, it's roughly neutral, but tends to be more of a "help" than a "hindrance". It's usually true that most users with special needs have assistive technology, but not always. There are certain user groups -- e.g. people who can't read as well -- who could benefit from what you describe. The whole trick is in the "coding sensibly" caveat. ;) --Kynn -- Kynn Bartlett <kynn@reef.com> Technical Developer Liaison Reef North America Accessibility - W3C - Integrator Network Tel +1 949-567-7006 ________________________________________ BUSINESS IS DYNAMIC. TAKE CONTROL. ________________________________________ http://www.reef.com
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