- From: Access Systems <accessys@smart.net>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 10:02:58 -0400 (EDT)
- To: David.Pawson@rnib.org.uk
- Cc: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
On Thu, 10 Jun 2004 David.Pawson@rnib.org.uk wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Access Systems
>
> how do you define "Special needs" (I HATE THAT TERM)
>
> I didn't define it, I found it in the SVG diagram.
right,, it was a retorical question.
>
>
> > Device independence in general may aid accessibility,
> does it help
> > define it?
>
> part of the code. the accessibility must be cross platform
> and software independent
>
> In which case I'd say that was a part of the scope of the definitions.
> Which *code* are you referring to btw?
section 508 of the Rehab Act (USA law)
> I think segmenting the groups would just pit one against
> the other and software/programmers might just cherry pick
> those it is convienent for them to accomodate and ignore
> the rest, and have an "out"
>
> At least it might be a positive decision? My guess is that today
> thats a position taken due in large part through lack of understanding?
not sure if I understand what your getting at here??
Bob
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