- From: Tim Boland <frederick.boland@nist.gov>
- Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 14:36:50 -0400
- To: w3c-wai-gl@w3.org
Good job - my only (minor) questions are: (1) Given the definition of "feature" in WCAG2.0 Glossary [1] ("specific component of a technology"), what exactly does it mean for a technique to be "applicable" to a component of a technology? (2) Components may be included in one version of a technology, but not another, which would seem to be to increase complexity and variability - how can such complexity and variability be effectively managed? (3) Is a definition of "applicability" needed, such that it can be unambiguously (objectively) determined (measured) when applicability exists as opposed to when it doesn't, in reference to a technology feature? Thanks and best wishes Tim Boland NIST [1]: http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/#glossary At 11:52 AM 9/2/2005 -0400, you wrote: >I took an action item [1] to propose wording for the description of "when >does this technique work or not work" in the structure of documents >proposal [2]. > >As I understood the discussion during the call, this point was intended to >address both the concept of "applicability condition" as we've discussed >in other calls of the techniques task force [1], as well as the indication >of baseline similar to what was in one of Becky's proposals [4]. > >I think a way to cover these intents succinctly might be: > >"Indication of the technologies required by the technique, and technology >features for which the technique is applicable." > >Michael > >[1] http://www.w3.org/2005/09/01-wai-wcag-minutes.html#action02 >[2] >http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/w3c-wai-gl/2005JulSep/att-0658/WCAG_Guidelines_and_Support_DocumentsV2.doc >[3] http://www.w3.org/2005/01/12-wai-wcag-irc.html#T16-21-20 >[4] >http://lists.w3.org/Archives/Public/w3c-wai-gl/2005JulSep/att-0535/dhtmlMenus.html > >--- Signature --- > >Michael Cooper >Accessibility Product Manager, Watchfire >1 Hines Rd Suite 200, Kanata, ON K2K 3C7 Canada >Tel: +1 (613) 599-3888 x4019 >Fax: +1 (613) 599-4661 >Email: michaelc@watchfire.com >Web: http://www.watchfire.com/
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