Web Access and Inclusion for Disabled People

10 December 2004 · Weblog · accessibility · accessibility · dda

I’ve just spotted the DRC’s The Web Access and Inclusion for Disabled People article, which makes for some pretty interesting reading. I’ve only had time to scan it but a couple of things jumped out at me…

81% of websites “fail to satisfy the most basic Web Accessibility Initiative”. We all guessed it but there it is in black and white.

“Automatic testing software are useful diagnostic tools but are only part of what is needed to fulfil the DDA duty.” People need to stop ticking boxes and start THINKING about accessibility.

And that’s as far as I’ve got so far…

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