Re: The two models of accessibility

Hi, Larry

The reason I brought up the issue of paraplegics and stairs is that
while paraplegics can get up stairs with a great deal of effort, the
stairs are not considered accessible.  Similarly, while visually impaired
users can use web pages, it is often with great effort.  I believe that
amount of effort needed to overcome some obstacle should be considered
as a factor in assessing accessibility.

Another point to be considered is that if information is presented in a format
which can lead the visually impaired user to inaccrurately receive the
information, then that is also a barrier.

Scott

> Scott,
> 
> I must not have been clear but I don't really see how I could have 
> worded it better.
> 
> I am NOT saying steps are accessible to paraplegics.
> 
> My point is that removing barriers is what "compatable" means, at 
> least to me, in Section 508 which you quoted then questioned in your 
> original message.