Supporting People - Not WAI Compliance

  • We should be addressing users' needs, and not simply striving for WAI compliance
  • Is the 'universal design' mantra always valid?
    • "Click here": considered bad practice as not everyone uses a mouse
    • But what about the user with learning difficulties?
  • Is there a need to design for specific concerns?
    • Blind
    • Colour-blind
    • Physically impaired
    • Learning difficulties