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When building new commercial buildings (in the US,) accessibility is a non-negotiable requirement. And for good reason. If an accessible version wasn’t feasible
by briandear 4y ago
When building new commercial buildings (in the US,) accessibility is a non-negotiable requirement. And for good reason. If an accessible version wasn’t feasible in software, then it’s likely the project should have been scrapped just as a commercial building would never be built without accessibility as part of the core design. There shouldn’t be an “accessible version,” accessibility should be the default. Accessibility should be integral to everything built — especially software.
- lupire 4y agoBut what counts as needing to be accessible? A staircase isn't accessible, but still allowed. The accessibility is in an alternate implementation provided for those who need it. A phone call is an accessible alternative to a website. US law says that the phone call must be offered at the same price as the website, for those who need it.
- warning26 4y ago> A staircase isn't accessible, but still allowed. The accessibility is in an alternate implementation provided for those who need it. Exactly this -- some things just aren't going to be for everyone. If we truly wanted to make buildings "accessible", all stairways, and even printed signage would have to be banned, as there exists someone who cannot benefit from it.
- account42 4y agoNo, accessibility does not mean that everyone is knocked down to the same level. The staircase is not the feature, getting to different floors is - so it is acceptable to have a staircase for those that can and want to use it and an elevator for those that can't. Visual signage is acceptable as long as their a also navigation aids for the blind. And yes, whe do require these for many places.