Re: the official definition [of web accessibility] from the W3C is wrong

06.02.2015, 16:01, "Jan Eric Hellbusch" <hellbusch@2bweb.de>:
> Hi Steve,
>>  "We need to change the way we talk about accessibility. Most people are
>>  taught that “web accessibility means that people with disabilities can use the
>>  Web”— the official definition from the W3C. This is wrong. Web accessibility
>>  means that people can use the web."

Sure, I agree with the sentiment…

> in an ideal world, the discussion might be worthwhile.

Yes.

> As long as the vast majority of web sites is not even conform to WCAG's level A criteria, accessibility must still be explained in context of disability.

That discussion might be worth having in an ideal world too.

cheers

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Received on Friday, 6 February 2015 14:32:45 UTC