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> I don't think a law forcing all software to be accessible makes any kind of sense. Easy to say when you don't have disabilities Now imagine that the only co

• auggierose 6y ago
  Now imagine the only software you are allowed to write is the one that can meet all accessibility requirements.
  • romanoderoma 6y ago
    That should be the norm if you care about it... It's like saying that if you work in constructions you shouldn't care about accessibility unless you work on government's buildings But people with disabilities go to cinemas, pubs, bars, restaurants, museums, stadiums, ballrooms etc. etc. I honestly don't see your point
    • auggierose 6y ago
      I guess we have to disagree here. Software is much more flexible than a building. People have been trying to draw these construction work - software analogies forever now, and it is just bullocks. Making a building is a solved problem. Most interesting software isn't a solved problem, otherwise you wouldn't need that software in the first place. Now is it for Microsoft a good idea to make their Office software accessible? For sure. Is it for me a good idea to make the software I write accessible? What does that even mean in the various contexts? It's not like you add an elevator and an extra bathroom and you are good. Will I be getting paid for the huge amount of extra work I need to do to produce something that's truly accessible and not just a lip service?