- From: Ian Jacobs <ij@w3.org>
- Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 13:15:48 -0400
- To: "Hansen, Eric" <ehansen@ets.org>
- CC: "'w3c-wai-ua@w3.org'" <w3c-wai-ua@w3.org>
"Hansen, Eric" wrote: > > This memo is my response to Jon Gunderson's comments [1] on my comments on > my comments [2]. Jon Gunderson's comments [1] are snipped and then also > included in the Appendix in a slightly reformatted form. > > 1. How Does It Help? > > Jon wrote: > > "I am not sure about the topic of "features for people disabilities versus > features for people without disabilities" in this section. What does this > add to the discussion of applicability?" > > I am still thinking through the implications of emphasizing the distinction > between primary capabilities and secondary capabilities. I now see that > following my suggestion of a few days ago in [2] without making other > adjustments in the document may allow too much of a loop-hole. The essential > piece of my Applicability section in [2] was: > > "A checkpoint is applicable if it requires capabilities that are intended > for users without any disability who using the user agent under 'standard > conditions'." > > I plan to return to this issue in another memo. As I mentioned earlier, I think this is incomplete since UAAG makes some requirements that are applicable and that are meant for users with disabilities (e.g., implementation of the DOM). - Ian -- Ian Jacobs (jacobs@w3.org) http://www.w3.org/People/Jacobs Tel: +1 831 457-2842 Cell: +1 917 450-8783
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