but why? given its expense, the problems it has, the lack of real support for anyone making a commitment to it. the w3 rules are simple clear and more of a level playing field. I am just wondering from a journalistic standpoint. Karen On Thu, 9 Jun 2005, Janina Sajka wrote: > OK. I'm refresehed on this ... > > The EITAAC suggested using W3C/WAI, however the Access Board decided to > define javascript accessibility on its own so does diverge in this > regard. > > David Poehlman writes: >> I was told that it must have text in the script but that it does not >> have to support non js user agents. >> >> -- >> Jonnie Apple Seed >> With His: >> Hands-On Technolog(eye)s >> >> >> On Jun 9, 2005, at 7:27 PM, Janina Sajka wrote: >> >> Ah, and maybe I missed something else? I don't recall Sec. 508 requires >> js. My recollection of Sec. 508 regs is that any use of scripting is >> supposed to degrade in an accessible manner if a script capable user >> agent is in use. >> >> Ryan Mann writes: >> >>> >>> Lynx is limitted in functionality. For example, there is no >>> support for Javascript. >>> >>> >>> On Wed, 8 Jun 2005, Sean McMahon wrote: >>> >>> >>>> Why can't you test complience with a text-based browser. I'm sure if >>>> something >>>> works in lynx, it would be complient right? >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Jared" <jared-stofflett at pop-server.twmi.rr.com> >>>> To: <speakup at braille.uwo.ca> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 10:30 AM >>>> Subject: web browsing and section 508 under linux >>>> >>>> >>>> I have to do some testing for section 508 compliance on a product >>>> at the >>>> company >>>> I work for. I know I will be using internet explorer under >>>> windows. This >>>> product >>>> is supposed to be cross platform, is there any browser that's >>>> accessible >>>> enough >>>> to test under linux which works under x-windows? Appreciate any info. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> This message was sent using 3wmail. >>>> Your fast free POP3 mail client at www.3wmail.com >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Speakup mailing list >>>> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >>>> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Speakup mailing list >>>> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >>>> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >>>> >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Speakup mailing list >>> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >>> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >>> >> >> -- >> >> Chair, Accessibility Workgroup Free Standards Group (FSG) >> janina at freestandards.org http://a11y.org >> >> Janina Sajka Phone: +1.202.494.7040 >> Partner, Capital Accessibility LLC http:// >> www.CapitalAccessibility.Com >> >> Bringing the Owasys 22C screenless cell phone to the U.S. and Canada. >> Go to http://www.ScreenlessPhone.Com to learn more. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Speakup mailing list >> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Speakup mailing list >> Speakup at braille.uwo.ca >> http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup > > -- > > Chair, Accessibility Workgroup Free Standards Group (FSG) > janina at freestandards.org http://a11y.org > > Janina Sajka Phone: +1.202.494.7040 > Partner, Capital Accessibility LLC http://www.CapitalAccessibility.Com > > Bringing the Owasys 22C screenless cell phone to the U.S. and Canada. Go to http://www.ScreenlessPhone.Com to learn more. > > > _______________________________________________ > Speakup mailing list > Speakup at braille.uwo.ca > http://speech.braille.uwo.ca/mailman/listinfo/speakup >
