RE: Alternative Formats

Dear All,

 

DAISY technology is frequently considered an alternative format. It makes
extensive use of W3C specifications in this standard.

 

More information can be found at:

http://www.daisy.org

 

The details of the standard and links to the Structure Guidelines, which
provide extensive guidance on the correct XML markup of textbooks can be
found at:

http://www.daisy.org/z3986/

 

Best

George

 

 

From: w3c-wai-ig-request@w3.org [mailto:w3c-wai-ig-request@w3.org] On Behalf
Of Phill Jenkins
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2008 1:51 PM
To: Ryan Jean
Cc: w3c-wai-ig@w3.org
Subject: RE: Alternative Formats

 


> . . . Is there anyone specifically in charge of alternative formats, not
just web accessibility? Such as W3C has standards for web accessibility. 

Not that I know of.  That was one of my points earlier, that the 

". . . [WCAG 2.0]  'guidelines' apply to any and all file formats (also
referred to as technologies), . . .  neither WCAG, 508, or any of the other
"standards"[groups] really address which file formats are better or worse
alternatives to the other. . ." - its always changing anyways. 

There are probably best practices guidelines posted at TRACE, WebAIM, and
maybe even www.section508.gov.  For example, inside IBM we post a list of
best practices when holding a meeting that suggestes the meeting holder ask
the attendee if they have any special formats requests, such as electronic
copies (via e-mail, memory stick, or CD-ROM) or large print.  We use to
recommend asking for Braille, but most prefer electronic format that allows
them to Braille later on their favorite printer. 

Hope that helps.

Regards,
Phill Jenkins