Hi Duncan, >>Is there really that many disabled internet users? Accessibility is about usability for everyone, not any specific interest group. Millions of users on the Web don't consider themselves disabled but use features that we incorrectly consider as "accessibility" only features. These include browsing with larger fonts, using keyboard shortcuts, browsing with images turned off, etc.
Discussing Web standards in relation to one specific group like blind users using assistive technology is useful because it makes it easier to spot errors in your markup and design approach. Also, keep in mind that search engines process your Web site just like assistive technologies. Regards, -Vlad http://xstandard.com -------- Original Message -------- From: Duncan Stigwood Date: 8/15/2005 1:35 PM > On 12/08/05, Brian Grimmer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>This forum has unfortunately degraded from a useful resource in regards to >>properly writing code for use by those with disabilities to just another >>HTML help group... >> > > > Are the disabed really the main priority when it comes to web > standards? I'm new to web design as a job and I like the fact I know > the standards and am on this list because I see it as the niche in the > market that'll help me be a successful freelancer. > > For me coding to standards has been more about being state of the art > than anything else. Knowing that behind the pretty interface is slim > and sexy coding. I always laughed off the disability thing the same > way you do when there are no spaces in the supermarket car park except > all the disabled spots. > > Is there really that many disabled internet users? I would like to know. :) > ****************************************************** > The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ > > See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm > for some hints on posting to the list & getting help > ****************************************************** > > ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ******************************************************
