Minutes of the Silver Task Force meeting of 9 January 2018

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https://www.w3.org/2018/01/09-silver-minutes.html

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                     Silver Task Force Teleconference

09 Jan 2018

Attendees

    Present
           Jan, Charles, jeanne, Kelsey, Jessica, Jemma, Sweta

    Regrets
           Imelda, Shawn

    Chair
           jeanne

    Scribe
           jeanne

Contents

      * [2]Topics
          1. [3]San Diego face-to-face meeting problem statements
      * [4]Summary of Action Items
      * [5]Summary of Resolutions
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San Diego face-to-face meeting problem statements

    <Charles>
    [6]https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iu5b2qSEONzJfi4cq62AFu7C
    8SoP7Zblcz3uremER04/edit?usp=sharing

       [6] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iu5b2qSEONzJfi4cq62AFu7C8SoP7Zblcz3uremER04/edit?usp=sharing

    Charles: We have identified problem areas based on the research
    that we are addressing with individual problem testing

    [7]https://www.w3.org/WAI/GL/task-forces/silver/wiki/Disabiliti
    es_for_Inclusion

       [7] https://www.w3.org/WAI/GL/task-forces/silver/wiki/Disabilities_for_Inclusion

    Charles: You are conformant only when the the test is done.

    [8]https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iu5b2qSEONzJfi4cq62AFu7C
    8SoP7Zblcz3uremER04/edit#

       [8] https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iu5b2qSEONzJfi4cq62AFu7C8SoP7Zblcz3uremER04/edit

    Jemma: How do major organizations handle conformance?

    Jennsion: It's complicated. Different products may all be
    represented on one page, and one product could be more
    conformant than another.
    ... we will also have external vendors help us out with audits
    ... Keep in mind, that we don't have to have conformance
    sections anymore by W3C process requirements.
    ... I think that we do need to have some conformance, because
    of legal and regulatory reasons.

    Jemma: Organizations and different types of tech need a way to
    declare conformance

    Kelsey: Isn't it only non-government organizations that are
    required to conform?

    Charles: It depends on the location. Accessibility is a human
    right.
    ... there is a large number of lawsuits against businesses in
    the US right now.
    ... the cost is mostly the cost of litigation rather than
    making the actual site accessible.

    Jeanne: I think we also need a problem statement for percentage
    compliance.

    Jemma: I think that is part of Accessibility Supported

    Charles: It could be, but it is different from Accessibility
    Supported.

    Jeanne: If we are going to merge it, I think it belongs more
    with evolving technology, but I think it needs to be its own
    issue.
    ... WE willl continue on Friday.

Summary of Action Items

Summary of Resolutions

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