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From: L Snider
Date: Oct 5, 2021 10:13AM

Hi Claire,

For me, even though it could come under WCAG (Jonathan kindly saved me
some typing!), I go further in my work... In my work, if it can be a
barrier, it is good to get it so it isn't...

Cheers

Lisa


On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 10:10 PM Claire Forbes < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
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> I appreciate the insight!
> I'm testing a web-based training for compliance and I know watermarks are frowned upon but wasn't sure if there is specific guidance to back up that statement and mark it as non-compliant.
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> Claire Forbes
> Project Control Specialist
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> Sent: Monday, October 4, 2021 5:06:59 PM
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> Subject: Re: [WebAIM] Web-based training_watermarks
>
> Watermarks can be a major barrier for people with intellectual,
> cognitive, learning and/or neurological disabilities by just being 'in
> the way' of the text. So creativity is needed when using them (over
> and above the low contrast barrier), if it is possible to go a
> different route.
>
> Just my experience with them.
>
> Cheers
>
> Lisa
>
> On Mon, Oct 4, 2021 at 1:37 PM Claire Forbes < <EMAIL REMOVED> > wrote:
> >
> > Good afternoon, everyone -
> > Can anyone provide guidance on the use of watermarks on the pages of web-based training courses - is it compliant, is there a proper way to make it compliant/ensure it's compliant?
> > I found the below on WebAIM's site, but it's listed under guidance for documents.
> >
> > [cid:image001.png@01D7B91C.B0BE8DE0]
> >
> > Thank you kindly,
> > Claire
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Claire Forbes
> > Project Control Specialist
> >
> > Victor 12, Inc.
> > 174 West Comstock Avenue Suite 104
> > Winter Park, FL. 32789
> >
> > Tel: 407-612-6011 x119
> > Fax: 407-985-1980
> > Web: www.victor12.com<;http://www.victor12.com>;
> >
> > CVE SDVOSB | VOSB | GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) GS‑02F‑087BA
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