Editorial

X.6 November + December 2003
Page: 4
Digital Citation

Accessibilty is for everyone


Authors:
Steven Pemberton

If you really want a fun experience, next time you browse the Web switch off images (if you use Microsoft Internet Explorer, go to "tools\internet options\advanced\multimedia" and click on "show pictures"). This is a heartwarming experience, because it not only gives you a taste of how people with low vision experience the Web, it also shows how many companies are putting time and work into ensuring that their Web sites are accessible to everyone. OK, so it's not heartwarming, it's a disgrace, but you'd better get used to it, because most of us are going to have low vision…




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