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Re: resources on writing accessible user guides
From: Scott Brackett
Date: Apr 19, 2021 10:37AM
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Thank you all for your responses! This is very helpful in helping me
determine a strategy for writing descriptive language in user vs. developer
documentation.
On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 11:49 AM glen walker < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> Unless you're talking to developers, in which case the html attribute is
> called "disabled".
>
> On Sun, Apr 18, 2021 at 3:54 AM Karen McCall < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
>
> > In terms of what I avoid. I avoid using ableist language like "enabled"
> > and "disabled" when describing things. That is the only terminology that
> > "grates on my nerves". ð
> >
> >
> > > > >
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