[Nfb-web] Purpose of the List

[Gabe Vega]

I have a great idea! Pay for your websites and you will get professional websites. :-)

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> On Jun 28, 2016, at 2:45 PM, David Andrews via NFB-Web <nfb-web at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 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...
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> Dave
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> The purpose of this list is to exchange ideas relating to accessible website design.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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