Posted by the red dot on 12/08/06 23:03

"Travis Newbury" <TravisNewbury@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> the red dot wrote:
> > i was under the impression that there are now laws on accessibility re
folk
> > with disabilities ie unable to see, btw can a screenreader read a flash
> > site? - from my understanding any site that cannot be read by a screen
> > reader is breaking the law.
>
> I think it is sad that just because there is someone doesn't have legs,
> they tell me I can't use mine... (that is a metaphor) And yes, modern
> screen readers and properly constructed Flash site do get along.
>
ah well dont know much about flash or screenreaders i keep trying to erm get
dragon 9 because ive been told by a user that is very good. i think the law
in the uk (or at least that is what i was told) where i am says sites must
be accessible by all (mind you what about those without computers dont they
have rights?) inc those with disabilities, my screenreader example was just
an example.

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