On 13/12/16 7:27 AM, Mario Lang wrote:
Actually, I am afraid most of you have absolutely no idea how bad web accessibility has become in the modern days of realtime web-based applications. The digital divide is about to hit really hard with the next wave of new technology hype. HTML + JavaScript was never designed to be an application development platform, and forcing it to be one does not make the job for assistive technology providers easier, in fact, it makes it virtually impossible.
A few years ago when our departmental web-site was being redesigned I had some usability concerns and went to the local Blind Institute to ask their advice. I have forgotten their exact words, but the gist will stay with me for a long time: * It's no harder to make an accessible site than an inaccessible site. * You just have to seriously WANT to. (Our site doesn't use the design I was concerned about any more.)