Re: Frames and Accessibility from Julian Voelcker on 2003-01-20 (w3c-wai-ig@w3.org from January to March 2003)

From: Julian Voelcker <asp@tvw.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 00:34:59 GMT
To: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
Message-Id: <VA.00000628.0605e1e0@tvw.net>

Hi David,

> while we are discussing alternate views, I should point out that there other
> than screen readers that may not be able to use frames effectively so
> providing a no frames text version may be a bit of underkill.  You may wish
> to consult with others on this list for input as to what should go into the
> alternative because a text only page will not be useable by some who also
> cannot use frames.

OK, I can understand that people might have problems with frames, however 
surely if they can't read a simple text web page they will be struggling to 
see anything on the web?

Cheers,

Julian Voelcker

Received on Sunday, 19 January 2003 19:35:02 UTC