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Re: WCAG 2.0 level A

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From: Geof Collis
Date: Dec 12, 2009 5:57PM

I'm assuming by your questioning that WCAG 2.0 level A will cover
accessibility for all disabilities. So I ask you is level A
sufficient? If not, then which disabilities are expendable?

It has been my understanding that level AA is the benchmark, is this
not correct?

At 07:05 PM 12/12/2009, you wrote:
>Why do you feel it would be a mistake?
>Andrew Kirkpatrick
>Senior Product Manager, Accessibility
>Adobe Systems
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>Subject: [WebAIM] WCAG 2.0 level A
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>Hi All
>
>Here in Ontario our Government has enacted a law at www.aoda.ca and
>one of the standards is for web accessibility. It has come to my
>attention that the powers that be are considering making WCAG 2.0
>level A as the benchmark. This would be a big mistake so I am looking
>for any information that I can present in opposition to this
>consideration. If anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated.
>
>cheers
>
>Geof
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