- From: Denise Wood <Denise_Wood@operamail.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 03:27:18 -0500
- To: Kynn.Bartlett@operamail.com
- Cc: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
>I still believe that the only _real_ argument for web accessibility is because "it's right" -- be that for moral, religious, ethical, fairness, justice, perfectionist, or legal reasons. >I'm sure there isn't anyone among us who considers this to be worth doing just because of the financial gain Yes I am sure you are right Kynn. Most of us (if not all) contributing to this discussion are converted not just because we believe it is the right thing to do but more importantly we know it makes no sense to exclude gifted, talented and highly skilled people just because they have a particular impairment that might impact on their performance in some aspects of their lives. We also know that technology when appropriately applied can be an enabler - a bridge for people in these situations. But we must still strive to educate others about the benefits offered by accessible design even if it is perceived to be a "minority issue". The ultimate "ace up the sleeve" is to cite the legal requirements - but we should still aim to educate as best we can even if we still have to fall back on the legal case to reinforce our position. Denise ------------------------------------------- Denise Dr Denise L Wood Lecturer: Professional Development (online teaching and learning) University of South Australia CE Campus, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000 Ph: (61 8) 8302 2172 / (61 8) 8302 4472 (Tuesdays & Thursdays) Fax: (61 8) 8302 2363 / (61 8) 8302 4390 Mob: (0413 648 260) Email: Denise.Wood@unisa.edu.au WWW: http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/staff/homepage.asp?Name=Denise.Wood
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