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This request is directed to those who have a strong understanding of
web sites where the targeted audience is people with disabilities.
Someone in my company (in a management position) submitted the
following url to me for me to include on an intranet web site as a
featured resource for people with disabilities. It is a touchy-feely
warm-and-fuzzy type of public interest site.
While I'm not an expert in this type of web site, something makes me
think that aside from it being a weak resource, it is infact, not
created with the proper standards and mechanics in mind.
BTW...I tested it with "Bobby" and while it doesn't trigger any
Priority 1 accessibility errors, it just doesn't seem right.
I don't want to go back to the person and say "This site sucks" with
no foundation. (BTW..."it is ugly" doesn't count) Therefore, if I can
get one or two responses as to whether it is or isn't a properly
created site (such as why it isn't accessible to a certain portion of
those with disabilities), I'd appreciate it. Please feel free to
submit your commnts off-list. Also, if you hve any favorite links of
warm-all-over-touchy-feely web sites that ARE directed to those with
disabilities, I'd consider seeing what ya got.
OTOH, it may be a great site in this aspect and I don't know what I'm
talking about.
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John Posada, Senior Technical Writer
"How to be happy in life: Never impose your beliefs
on anyone else and never fry bacon in the nude."
-- Anon mailto:john -at- tdandw -dot- com, 732-259-2874
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