- From: Cindy Sue Causey <butterflybytes@gmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:58:40 -0400
- To: "Dan Connolly" <connolly@w3.org>
- Cc: "John Foliot" <foliot@wats.ca>, steve@w3.org, timbl@w3.org, jbrewer@w3.org, "wai-ig list" <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>, wai-xtech@w3.org, public-html@w3.org, www-html@w3.org
Dearest Everyone.. On 7/30/07, Dan Connolly <connolly@w3.org> wrote: > > Yes, accessibility is essential part of our charter... > http://www.w3.org/2007/03/HTML-WG-charter.html#coordination > ... but figuring out how to achieve it is hard work. Most respectfully in direct response to what prompted this most recent exchange across the lists....... And I've said it before on some level specifically within this extended community.. Requiring and implementing respectful language in addressing others is not (hard work).. At the time I originally said it, my post was in response to those considering design with cognitive disabilities in mind.. My original request was addressing language as it would be used in recommendations that would be viewed worldwide.. This moment now, it is in direct response to the ridicule that was extended towards all who seek universal access for persons with disabilities.. Most humbly, to those wishing constructive feedback, I once again recommend two of my own local resources: disABILITY LINK, Decatur, Georgia :: 404-687-8890 Contacts: Margo Waters, Hilary Elliott, Linda Pogue, Rebecca Ramage-Tuttle Georgia Advocacy Office :: 404-885-1234 Contacts: Ruby Moore, Cheri Mitchell For your considerations :: There are those who will view what occurred as "ableism" (aka ablism), the equivalent to sexism or racism with respect to persons of (all) disabilities.. Peace and best wishes.. Cindy Sue - :: - http://CindySueCausey.blogspot.com http://www.ButterflyBytes.com/portfolio.php Georgia Voices That Count, 2005 Talking Rock, GA, USA
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