[Chapter-delegates] Web Accessibility with private sector

[Michael Burks]

I think Point 3 is an excellent idea.

Many of the members of the Disability and Special Needs Chapter know a lot
about this, in fact, three of them, Cynthia Waddell, Mark Urban, and
myself,  helped write two books on the subject one of which can be found
here http://www.friendsofed.com/web-accessibility/

I think a project such as this would be an excellent idea.

We are poised and ready to help.  One of the best things about it would be
it would bring a plethora of solutions to the table, and many cultures would
participate, which would be excellent!

Sincerely,

Mike Burks
Chairman Disability and Special Needs Chapter

On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 5:24 AM, Arnoud van Wijk <vanwijk at isoc.org> wrote:

>  Hi Franck,
>
> Thanks for the link. I know Scott quite well. Great guy and he is always
> very interested in my accessibility work at the IETF since 2000. J
>
>
>
> This case does illustrate a few items:
>
> 1.       The internet is becoming more and more part of the daily life.
> Using a website (and internet services) is more and more essential for all
> users. So people with a disability are just as hindered/disadvantaged as any
> lack of accessibility in a physical store. See my letter of introduction on
> the chapters wiki (Disability Nexus) on my views. So yes target must make
> their websites accessible and the ADA also applies to any internet
> site/service.
>
> 2.       People with a visual disability are the first people who
> encountered reduced to no access to the internet. (Internet started
> mainstream as WWW, which was mainly text and pictures). But with the
> oncoming multimedia avalanche, people with a hearing disability are also
> more and more reduced in the access. (how often do you see YouTube videos
> with subtitles?). The urge for nice multimedia websites also has the impact
> on the ease of navigation for many people.
>
> 3.       There is a lot of confusion on what would be a very good and
> accessible website allowing people with a disability to have the same access
> as anyone. There are a lot of activities there, but perhaps we should see if
> all the ISOC Chapters can help on creating a global guide for a fully
> accessible website helping web builders and organizations/companies etc to
> ensure their website is fully accessible.
>
>
>
> Is point 3 a good idea? What do you think?
>
>
>
> By the way a remark Franck: " May be something your chapter could join as
> part of the court process?  "  I am not a chapter J
>
>
>
> I work with all Chapters (that is my intention and plan).
>
>
>
> Also, I am wondering how we could do anything with the court process. I am
> allergic to courts and lawyers and the whole stuff. I prefer bringing a good
> solution that we can offer people.
>
>
>
> Sincerely
>
>
>
> Arnoud
>
>
>
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>
> *From:* Franck Martin [mailto:franck at sopac.org]
> *Sent:* donderdag 22 mei 2008 2:42
> *To:* Arnoud van Wijk
> *Cc:* chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org
> *Subject:* Web Accessibility with private sector
>
>
>
> http://www.networkworld.com/columnists/2008/021108bradner.html
>
> Arnoud,
>
> I wonder if you have seen this column from Scott. May be something your
> chapter could join as part of the court process?
>
> Seems to me an opportunity here
>
>  --
>
> Franck Martin
>
> ICT Specialist
>
> franck at sopac.org
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