Thread Subject: Re: Definition: Accessible Content Format

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From: Salaets, Ken
Date: Tue, Mar 18 2008 10:10 AM

Alan, do you have a suggestion on how to get to "completely" rather than just mostly clear?

Thanks,

Ken
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Subject: Re: [teitac-committee] Definition: Accessible Content Format

I think this definition is pretty good, does help folks understand the
provisions, and is mostly clear.

original:
"Accessible Content Format: A data format that enables
the encoding of information in such a manner that it is
consistent with the relevant provisions of Section 508."

Minor change suggestion:
Accessible Content Format: A data format that enables
the encoding of information in such a manner that it is
capable for the information to be delivered, displayed, or rendered
to people with disabilities in a manor meeting applicable provisions of
this standard.





Allen Hoffman -- = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ; v: 202-447-0303

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[mailto: = EMAIL ADDRESS REMOVED = ] On Behalf Of Judy
Brewer
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 11:50 AM
To: TEITAC Committee; Salaets, Ken
Subject: [teitac-committee] Definition: Accessible Content Format

Dear All,

In discussing two of the provisions related to authoring tools, we had
noted that it might be helpful to have a definition of "accessible
content format." Following is a possible definition of accessible
content format, based on an initial draft from Ken. Ken, please add
comments or further tweaking as needed.

Two questions to consider in reviewing this:
- Is this definition clear?
- Does the definition contribute to the understanding of 7-A and 7-B?
(Links to the two provisions that these relate to are below.)

Draft proposed definition:

"Accessible Content Format: A data format that enables
the encoding of information in such a manner that it is
consistent with the relevant provisions of Section 508."

Provisions that this definition relates to:

7-A, Accessible Output:

<http://teitac.org/wiki/EWG:Draft_Jan_7#7-A_-_Accessible_Output_.28Conse
nsed.29>
and
7-B, Preserve Accessibility Information:

<http://teitac.org/wiki/EWG:Draft_Jan_7#7-B_-_Preserve_Accessibility_Inf
ormation_.28Consensed.29>

Regards,

- Judy

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