Re: barriers to accessibility

Thank you very much for your reply.

I rely on feedback.

First let me say that I did not write the contents, and I am from the UK.

I assume you are from New York?

"impairments in intelligence" is to my mind unsuitable, I was advised this
is a US English phrase.

(Severe) Learning Difficulties in the UK can include Downs Syndrome.

I was advised that in the US it tends to mean dyslexia and less serious
problems.

Cognitive Disability is also being considered, as an overall term.

I did advise that a description of the disability be included to aid
international understanding.

If you have any links to definitive US descriptions I would be grateful.

Really I feel you should send this via the WAI list.

It is very important to get this aired.

I hope you are not offended that I have forwarded it.

Jonathan Chetwynd
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Received on Saturday, 23 October 1999 04:00:49 UTC