- From: White, Jason J <jjwhite@ets.org>
- Date: Sun, 26 Jun 2016 23:43:21 +0000
- To: "Patrick H. Lauke" <redux@splintered.co.uk>, "w3c-wai-gl@w3.org" <w3c-wai-gl@w3.org>
- CC: "public-mobile-a11y-tf@w3.org" <public-mobile-a11y-tf@w3.org>
> -----Original Message----- > From: Patrick H. Lauke [mailto:redux@splintered.co.uk] > Certain user groups cannot change the orientation of their device (think for > instance fixed mounted tablets on a wheelchair). Having content locked to a > particular orientation will make it difficult/impossible for these users to > consumer/operate. So yes there IS an accessibility need. [Jason] I agree. However, there's further scope for promoting layout which is responsive to the dimensions of the viewport, and we should address it with success criteria to the extent that it serves accessibility needs. "Don't require users with low vision to scroll horizontally in order to read text" is a theme that emerges repeatedly, and with justification. ________________________________ This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain privileged or confidential information. It is solely for use by the individual for whom it is intended, even if addressed incorrectly. If you received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender; do not disclose, copy, distribute, or take any action in reliance on the contents of this information; and delete it from your system. Any other use of this e-mail is prohibited. Thank you for your compliance. ________________________________
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