Thanks Jason I was assuming they probably were referring to alt text for visuals, keyboard navigation etc. I would imagine a mouse controlled arcade style game would have limited scope for making it accessibility to those with visual impairment due to the nature of the gameplay - I may be wrong though as I have never explored this area. It is an interesting question and I will need to see if there are any legal requirements even for a game like this.
-----Original Message----- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Merrill, Jason Sent: 20 April 2009 16:34 To: Flash Coders List Subject: RE: [Flashcoders] Accessibility of a flash game >>asked by the client to ensure "The game >>should meet all international accessibility requirements" "International Accessibility Requirements" - never heard of those, though I do not doubt they exist. I have heard of ADA and section 508 requirements in the U.S. Can you get more clarification on that? International accessibility could mean a lot of things, including language translation. Usually accessibility here in the U.S. means providing alt text for visuals (photos, video), sound for speech, keyboard navigation, careful use of color to convey information, etc. etc. Jason Merrill Bank of America Global Learning Shared Services Solutions Development Monthly meetings on the Adobe Flash platform for rich media experiences - join the Bank of America Flash Platform Community _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
