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From: Swift, Daniel P.
Date: Oct 29, 2019 5:23AM

Thanks for sharing this, Lisa. This PDF was incredibly helpful on a completely other level.

Thanks!

Dan Swift
Senior Web Specialist
University Communications and Marketing
West Chester University
610.738.0589

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Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 3:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Text-Only Version of sites

Plus, I would add that not only is that going back to 1998 (I only did them once because a client was adamant about it), but in my view it may open up a legal challenge.

Not that this is the same thing, but separate isn't equal.. I would be careful with this kind of solution, even though it would be secondary to a more accessible website (just my opinion).

This lawsuit came to mind with Scandinavian Airlines https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/resources/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/325416/sas-consent-order.pdf...

Cheers

Lisa




On Mon, Oct 28, 2019 at 11:28 AM Patrick H. Lauke < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
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> On 28/10/2019 14:25, Swift, Daniel P. wrote:
> > Does anyone have any experience with textise.org or similar companies? Our current solution has been significantly increasing prices year over year and I'm considering alternatives.
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> Nowadays there's little to no advantage to having a "text only version"
> of a site, provided that the site is reasonably accessible in and of itself.
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> Why do you feel you need to continue providing such a version?
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