- From: Charles F. Munat <chas@munat.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2001 13:23:43 -0700
- To: <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
John Penta wrote: "[We] need to educate developers about the different AGs, and convince them to use them (never mind convincing MS and other development tool writers to encourage them as well). "If that doesn't happen, [how] well we write the standard won't matter." Reply: Agreed. And for the IG list, this is a good goal. But for those creating the guidelines, the need to promote accessibility and educate others is beyond the scope of the task. There are many groups working to promote accessibility and the rights of people with disabilities. Others, such as the Education and Outreach group of the WAI, are working on educational materials. The Guidelines (GL) group is tasked to provide guidelines. How well they write them matters quite a bit. It will do no good at all to convince people to make their sites accessible if when asked "how?" we can't answer or our answers make no sense. We need all of the above if we're to make a real difference. Sincerely, Charles F. Munat Seattle, Washington
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