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Re: Interesting cause: http://contrastrebellion.com

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From: Léonie Watson
Date: Jul 29, 2011 1:12PM

John Foliot wrote:
"I think it reinforces the idea that allowing user-supplied style-sheets is
a significant a11y consideration - in other words authors should avoid
inline styles whenever possible in favor of linked styles so that some users
who desire alternative display contrasts (etc.) can do so with
stability/predictability. I believe Wayne Dick (CSU system) has written on
this issue in the past, but I was unable to actually put my hands on
anything quickly."

From a development perspective that makes sense. I'm not sure that
many people would have the knowledge to put their own style sheet together
though?



Léonie.