I can't remember where I read it but the article claimed that there is
at least 750 million disabled people worldwide. (I know not all of them
are blind etc and is probably not using the Internet... but as Vlad say
"Accessibility is about usability for everyone, not any specific
interest group"
Kim
Vlad Alexander (XStandard) wrote:
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. :)
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