[Nfb-web] Purpose of the List

[David Andrews]

Below is the published description/purpose of this list.  I think we 
have drifted a bit, people are using the list to make points 
unrelated to its purpose.  Please stay on topic...

Dave

The purpose of this list is to exchange ideas relating to accessible 
website design.

An accessible website is one that can be accessed by anyone. In this 
context, the essence of good design involves ensuring that a text 
alternative exists for every non-text element on the web page, tables 
are properly used so that screen-readers may parse them properly and 
contrasting colors are available for use by low-vision visitors.  It 
is perfectly possible to produce an attractive, dynamic design that 
is fully accessible. Websites that are designed intelligently benefit 
everyone - not only people with disabilities.

Website design must be attractive to sighted visitors as 
well.  Often, a sighted relative of a newly -blind person, or one who 
is going blind, will visit our NFB websites.  It is important to 
provide a clean visual interface for these visitors so they will feel 
comfortable in continuing, with a feeling that the organization is 
indeed professional and worthy of further study.  This list is 
moderated by Gary Wunder.
You can reach him at gwunder at nfb.org.