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This contains a list of ways in which Dreamwidth is good at accessibility.  This list is a retooled version of items in [http://dw-accessibility.dreamwidth.org/1693.html this post].
  
[http://dw-accessibility.dreamwidth.org/1693.html initial list of good features we already have about accessibility] begun on the community.
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* There is [http://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=207 alt text] for user icons.
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* Dreamwidth's [http://www.dreamwidth.org/legal/diversity Diversity Statement], which contains, among other things, this line: "We think accessibility for people with disabilities is a priority, not an afterthought."
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* There is an "Other" option in the [http://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=120&q=gender gender field].
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* The layout of HTML in comment threads is semantic, which makes them easier to navigate with a screen reader and other accessibility software.
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** Further, the ordering of the userpic/subject on the page is more logical.
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* The navigation bar contains links for both the <code>format=light</code> and <code>style=mine</code> options, making them must easier to use.
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* Readers have more control over their viewing experience. For example, if they don't want the navigation bar displayed, then they can turn it off globally.
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* The [http://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=209&q=manage+tags Manage Tags page] is completely accessible.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 19:22, 9 December 2010

This contains a list of ways in which Dreamwidth is good at accessibility. This list is a retooled version of items in this post.

  • There is alt text for user icons.
  • Dreamwidth's Diversity Statement, which contains, among other things, this line: "We think accessibility for people with disabilities is a priority, not an afterthought."
  • There is an "Other" option in the gender field.
  • The layout of HTML in comment threads is semantic, which makes them easier to navigate with a screen reader and other accessibility software.
    • Further, the ordering of the userpic/subject on the page is more logical.
  • The navigation bar contains links for both the format=light and style=mine options, making them must easier to use.
  • Readers have more control over their viewing experience. For example, if they don't want the navigation bar displayed, then they can turn it off globally.
  • The Manage Tags page is completely accessible.