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Re: Example of poor website colors for accessibility

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From: Tim Harshbarger
Date: Apr 4, 2012 1:10PM

This type of thing always reminds me of the time I was asked to submit a request for a large order of software. I was supposed to include the business case along with all the other pertinent information. I wrote (to me) what seemed to be a masterpiece and proof-read it to perfection. Then I submitted it for approval to a director.

What I did not realize (since I was using a screen reader) is that the foreground and background colour of the text and document was white. I received back a note "WTH, Harshbarger? What is this?" I responded "An example of an inaccessible document?"

The lesson learned.... Just because you can read it doesn't mean everyone else can.

I have determined that the only reason I make mistakes is so that others can learn from them. At least, that is the story I am going to stick with. Now, back to creating more learning opportunities for others.