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From: Shawn Henry
Date: Jun 25, 2021 6:16PM

Hi Steve,

W3C did not take any position on their membership, or on any other organization's membership. See previous messages on the WebAIM list and the WAI IG list. I'm not sure how else to explain this.

In case other people missed those messages, the essence is:
"Membership in W3C is open to all types of organizations (including commercial, educational and governmental entities) and individuals. Any entity that can sign the Membership Agreement can become a Member." -- from https://www.w3.org/Consortium/membership-faq#who

W3C does not pick and choose who can become members and who cannot. That is fundamental to what W3C is all about.

(Also fundamental to what WAI is all about is the W3C Process that promotes consensus of the Membership, Team, and public; and promotes fairness, responsiveness, and progress.
W3C Process Document
https://www.w3.org/Consortium/Process/
And W3C's code of conduct that promotes high standards of professional practice and ensures an environment where people can participate without fear of harassment. That is important for all involved in such discussions under W3C.
Positive Work Environment at W3C: Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
https://www.w3.org/Consortium/cepc/
)

Feel free to contact me directly if you have further questions about W3C Membership.

Best regards,
~Shawn
<http://www.w3.org/People/Shawn/>;



On 25-Jun-21 1:23 AM, Steve Green wrote:
> It's nice to see that there's one organisation that's willing to take a strong stand against Accessibe. It's a shame the W3C took such a lame position on their membership.
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> https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-convention-sponsorship-statement-regarding-accessibe
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> Steve
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