Re: [orca-list] An Open Letter to Oracle on the Topic Of Accessibility

[Michael Whapples <mwhapples aim com>]

Hello,
I agree looking forward is the way to go, I hope (as I meant) my 
comments to be taken constructively. What is it that gives me such a 
view of oracle's commitment to accessibility, what was it that Sun did 
that made me view their work positively, how can oracle change to adjust 
such a view (I publically invite oracle to contact me to discuss this in 
more detail if they feel they want to).

Looking forward on my side, I have reached the conclusion that oracle 
only implement accessibility if they must (I point to my experience when 
reporting issues with sqldeveloper as another example), therefore I will 
give attention to products/projects which implement accessibility 
because they want it usable by as many people as possible regardless of 
disability, language, etc (basically anything beyond the individual's 
control).

Michael Whapples
On 01/-10/-28163 08:59 PM, Willie Walker wrote:
> I don't think we can make blanket accusations about Oracle with respect
> to accessibility in general.  For example, my understanding is that each
> Oracle product team creating a user interface tests it for
> accessibility.  I believe Oracle's model of keeping accessible design
> and testing close to the source is the right way to go.
>
> It's possible Oracle may end up being a supporter in the future, but
> casting aspersions against them may end up reducing the chances they
> will do so.  Let's try to keep our eyes out of the rear view mirror.  We
> need to look out the front window and channel our energy towards
> creating opportunities to sustain this work appropriately.
>
> Will
>
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