On 16/03/2014 00:16, Eggert, Lars wrote:
> Hi,
>
> On 2014-3-14, at 21:24, Brian E Carpenter <brian.e.carpenter@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> I understood that mandatory Javascript is unacceptable for accessibility
>> reasons.
>
> I'm not sure this is fully true. The Boostrap framework, for example, discusses ARIA issues in a number of places, and certainly depends on Javascript. In other words, I think you can obviously totally mess up accessibility with Javascript on a site, but you can also build a site that is accessible.
>
>> afaik the site is currently fully useable without Javascript
>> except for a few bells and whistles. This had better not change.
>
> If the site remains as accessible as it is now (or gets better), why not?
Of course. But I suggest having this aspect reviewed by some people
who personally have some accessibility requirements.
Brian
>
> Lars