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From: Paul Collins
Date: May 13, 2009 3:45AM

Hi all,

I'm about to embark on a project that requires Flash. It needs to be accessible, so we were considering using Javascript instead, but then the same site would not work with scripts turned off. I'm still trying to catch up on WCAG 2 and I seem to be running around in circles trying to find the answer here, so thought I would ask the experts :)

- Do sites still have to work with all scripts turned off? Or can we use "Accessible" Javascript, like here:
http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20-TECHS/client-side-script.html

- Do all fonts need to be scaleable these days, or can we use image replacement, such as a graphic to replace the text?

Would appreciate your help. If anyone can show me a site that simplifies the WCAG 2, would greatly appreciate it!
Cheers
Paul