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Re: WCAG 2 and Javascript

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From: Patrick H. Lauke
Date: May 13, 2009 4:45AM

On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 11:19 AM, Steve Green
< <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> A simplified version of WCAG 2.0? No chance. In fact it's going to get more
> complicated because the WAI are hoping that people will continuously add to
> the already vast quantity of documentation. In particular they would like to
> see technology-specific interpretations of the technology-independent
> success criteria. Rather like WCAG 1.0. Remind me what was the point of WCAG
> 2.0?

Steve, I trust that you passed on all of your concerns when WCAG 2.0
was in its last call?

And what would you prefer? Sticking with WCAG 1.0, in all its outdated
glory that does not aknowledge any of today's web (other than simply
saying "don't do it")? Or a static document that sets out exact SCs
for each individual technology, making it again instantly outdated as
soon as new tech gets used?

Back in 1999 there were only a handful of technologies available, and
sites were simple...nowadays, with the number of technologies,
complexity of online systems, etc, real accessibility is a complex
topic, which unfortunately can't be boiled down into a simple 5 page
tech requirements document.

</rant>

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Patrick H. Lauke