Wordsmithing Notes

Today we discussed some wordsmithing for both an editor's note in WCAG 3
and requirements document. I've tried to capture suggestions here based on
the conversation so we don't lose them.

*WCAG 3.0 Editor's Note*
https://raw.githack.com/w3c/silver/pk_comments/guidelines/#evaluation-scope

*Current Text*
The model presented provides a structure for claiming conformance that can
be built upon to better accommodate dynamic or very frequently updated
content than WCAG 2.x. We are exploring additional approaches to testing
using holistic tests, sampling and/or other alternatives for reaching
conformance in situations where testing all content is not possible. We
also plan to include a definition and concept for substantially conforming
in order to address the potential difficulties presented when testing all
content in large digital products and 3rd party content.

*Discussed in Meeting*
The model presented provides a structure for claiming conformance that can
be built upon to better accommodate dynamic or very frequently updated
content than WCAG 2.x does. We are exploring additional approaches to
testing using holistic tests and/or other alternatives for reaching
conformance in situations where testing is not currently feasible. We also
plan to include a definition and concept for "substantially conforming" in
order to address the potential difficulties presented in 2.x when testing
large digital products and 3rd party content.

*Suggested alternate based on a few more comments in meeting*
The model presented provides a structure for claiming conformance that can
be built upon to better accommodate dynamic or very frequently updated
content than the model used in WCAG 2.x. We are exploring additional
approaches to testing using holistic tests and/or other alternatives for
reaching conformance in situations where testing is not currently feasible.
We also plan to include a definition and concept for "substantially
conforming" in order to address potential difficulties when testing large
digital products and 3rd party content.

*Silver Requirements Large and Dynamic Sites*
https://raw.githack.com/w3c/silver/Silver_Requirements_14_Sept/requirements/index.html#large-and-dynamic-sites


*Current Text*
In addition to the above research, an issue was raised about how to apply
accessibility evaluation and conformance to large and dynamic web sites
which are updated frequently. This led to development of Challenges with
Accessibility Guidelines Conformance and Testing, and Approaches for
Mitigating Them. Suggestions in that document are an additional source of
input to these requirements.

*Alternative 1*
In addition to the above research, an issue was raised about how to apply
accessibility evaluation and conformance to large and dynamic web sites
which are updated frequently. This led to development of Challenges with
Accessibility Guidelines Conformance and Testing, and Approaches for
Mitigating Them
<https://www.w3.org/TR/accessibility-conformance-challenges/> *from
additional contributors*. Suggestions in that document are an additional
source of input to these requirements.

*Alternative 2*
In addition to the above research, an issue was raised about how to apply
accessibility evaluation and conformance to large and dynamic web sites
which are updated frequently. *This led to volunteers from the working
group to develop *Challenges with Accessibility Guidelines Conformance and
Testing, and Approaches for Mitigating Them
<https://www.w3.org/TR/accessibility-conformance-challenges/>. Suggestions
in that document are an additional source of input to these requirements.


-- 
Rachael Montgomery, PhD
Director, Accessible Community
rachael@accessiblecommunity.org

"I will paint this day with laughter;
I will frame this night in song."
 - Og Mandino