Aaron your comment is good. Perhaps we just need to keep a collective eye on the big picture? Having a regular discussion may ensure we cover strategy? Whatever this discussion is great.
On 19/12/2007, Brian Cameron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 2) What would you like to see the Committee be responsible for doing? Ensuring GNOME 'just works' for as wide a range of users as possible, covering small a11y tweaks to full-blown ATs. Ensuring Linux/GNOME is the choice for users wanting a11y (sorry they're fuzzy) > 3) What do you see that is blocking progress (or hindering acceptance) > of GNOME a11y. What do you think could be done to improve things? The issues I see when promoting Open Source a11y around the UK (oatsoft.org, senit, schoolforge.org.uk) are that with a few exceptions: 1) users including clinicians and suppliers don't see Linux as a option 2) support organisations are concerned about the cost of having another OS to support, especially one with many flavours. 3) residual erroneous fears about open source I think Willie is right in saying that it really needs evangelism/marketing effort in order alter opinions and get the great work in GNOME to the users who can benefit. As Linux becomes a real option for consumers it would be fantastic if those needing accessibility were drawn to it as it provides the best options. e.g an eye tracking system would be a winner as commercial systems are so expensive Things are definitely moving in the right direction. We should attempt to further reduce entry barriers by more of: * help developers understand the general issues and what they can/should do * reduce the load for app developers in adding and testing a11y * make creating new innovative AT's easy * enable users to easily find the options or ATs they will benefit from * docs/education/evangalism > 4) Assuming that we can identify a list of tasks in the answers to the > above questions, would you be willing to invest time in the Committee > to chip in and take on tasks to make progress in these areas? Sure, given time. -- Steve Lee -- Jambu - Alternative Access to Computers www.fullmeasure.co.uk _______________________________________________ gnome-accessibility-list mailing list [email protected] http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/gnome-accessibility-list
