I'd contend that removing all graphics in fact does NOT make it completely accessible. In fact I doubt that one could create documentation that was 100% accessible. For example, I have very good friend who owns a very successful small business and is severely dyslexic.... something completely text would be difficult, and on some days completely impossible, for him to comprehend.
Connie Giordano > -------Original Message------- > From: Dana Worley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [TCP] Graphicsless documentation > Sent: 21 Dec '06 15:01 > > On Thursday, December 21, 2006, Brierley, Sean wrote: > > > If accessibility is important, could you not include the graphics (with > > Alt text) to duplicate and illustrate a point made in the text? > > Well, of course ;) > > But many people don't. Thus, I have heard <very militant> > individuals advocate removing all graphics from the documentation > to ensure complete accessibility. > > Dana W. > > *************************** > Dana Worley > Software Product Manager/Manager, Software Support Group > Campbell Scientific, Inc. > Microsoft MVP, Windows Help > > > > ______________________________________________ > > Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. > New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help > technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. > > > Are you a Help Authoring Trainer or Consultant? Let clients find you at > www.HAT.Matrix.com, the searchable HAT database based on Char James-Tanny's > HAT Comparison Matrix. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. > _______________________________________________ > > Technical Communication Professionals > > Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: > http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com > Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com > ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. Are you a Help Authoring Trainer or Consultant? Let clients find you at www.HAT.Matrix.com, the searchable HAT database based on Char James-Tanny's HAT Comparison Matrix. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
