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Re: accessiBe are seeking credibility by association

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From: Lucy GRECO
Date: Jun 26, 2021 9:48AM

Sadly it needed the membership to be outraged and start screaming at them
though before they actually took this move they wouldn't have done it if
people hadn't complained

On Fri, Jun 25, 2021, 5:16 PM Shawn Henry < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:

> 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.
> >
> >
> https://nfb.org/about-us/press-room/national-convention-sponsorship-statement-regarding-accessibe
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >