RE: Web Accessibility Myths and The Kynn Challenge (was:

Hi, Mike

Could you explain why it would be to the benefit of a company
to support more than one type of browser on its intranet?
Scott


> Just so no one forgets, Graphics are not only important, they are not only
> required for certain types of pages, but to be accessible to people with
> certain disabilities graphics provide the means of providing that
> accessibility.
> 
> This is NOT a simplistic subject for any of us.  However the use of "cutting
> edge" technology for its own sake when something else may do better, or
> requiring one type of browser throws up barriers to all kinds of people, not
> just hose with disabilities.  I will also add that companies that designate
> one type of browser are being both lazy and stupid.  I would also point out
> that the way that most of the companies keep people from suing them under
> the ADA is to make sure that people with disabilities know that it will a
> long tough fight. The few that have jobs for the most part want to keep
> them.  They are afraid, it is plain and simple.  Many advocates for the
> disabled are harassed and bullied while on the job.
> 
> Lets make no mistakes here, any culture that would tolerate the inclusion of
> Dr. Peter Singer in the Faculty of a mainstream university like Princeton
> has a long way to go when it comes to being  even handed.
> 
> Of course this is just my opinion, being a person with multiple disabilities
> I wouldn t know too much about this.
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Mike Burks

Received on Sunday, 24 October 1999 00:52:56 UTC