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Changelog for Online Overview of WAI

This page records change requests and changes made to the Online Overview of WAI. Please send additions or corrections to w3c-wai-eo @w3.org.  Last updated 9 July 2004, by Judy Brewer (jbrewer @w3.org).

Changes requested 9 July 2004

• nest the toc where appropriate
  
• defer the fix on the "what is web accessibility" to the outcome of the wai intro pages discussion ("Web accessibility means access to the Web by everyone, regardless of disability.")
• update sponsor links on slide 11
• still need to fix style sheet bug in IE in slide 13 (OL)
• slide 14: demote XAG and add turing test paper
• slide 15: consult w/ PFWG about how to list XAG
• slide 16-17: add in a new slide on WCAG 2.0 goals & current status & the availability of transition support; remove "for foreseeable future" but leave stable & referenceable
• slide 17: remove extra FAQ link
• slide 18: creation of valid accessible content
• slide 19: add "selecting and using auth tools for accessibility"
  
• consider adding a few words of explanation to the resource list items
• slide 21: remove doc & number
  
• slide 23: look for ways to group into awareness & implementation planning info, consider breaking it up even more & augment with additional links (check the wstf info arch grouping of topics for this part)
  
• slide 24: add link to research results
• all: consider dropping doc name & number from long list of links
  

Changes requested 31 January 2003

1. Plug in new "description of Web accessibility" slide and shop for comments to WAI CG & WAI team
2. Fix title to "Online Overview of Web Accessibility Initiative"
3. Set better context for w.a. then wai in first slide
4. Style sheet comments: 
• alignment of numbering is off on some slides, particularly the OL markup; 
• font size is not scalable in IE -- using pixels on the body font;
• scroll bar impeding access in IE; "action steps to consider."
• revert to alternative text of previous slide, next slide; or "Next slide - '...." 
• certain elements in the markup on blue background slides are wrong contrast.
• see if can add style change button to index
• italics hard to read
  

Changes requested 17 January 2003

1. Explain the "unprecedented" bit; tie it back to impact issue
2. add def of web accessibility: "Web accessibility is the ability to use Web content even when functioning under limiting conditions -- functional limitations, - situational limitations." "The conceptual understanding gained from each piece of information is the same for anyone" "Designing so that more people can use your Web site effectively in more situations" "Provide access for people with disabilities" "W A is the way to access the Web regardless of the technology used" "W A means that everyone can use the functions of a Web site, regardless of operating system or user agent" "implementing accessibility formating features for w pages facilitates more efficient connectivity to msu's info and svcs for all computer users, it also allows us to reach the broadest possible audience.. and facilitate access for pwd's." "web accessibility is making sites more perceivable, operable, navigable, understandable, by people with disabilities"... "...(talk about web accessibility in the context of universal design, physical environment, tie together, and then show people)
3. on slide 1, first qu should be "what is Web accessibility"
4. try adding something about when & how it started, just do something simple, then link to more info

Changes requested, 3 January 2003

1. DONE keep it updated regularly -- check it quarterly - link all.htm file from our deliverables list
2. DONE get slidemaker tool info more up-to-date
3. check accessibility of new slidemaker mode
4. DONE s6 - remove first three sub-bullets, substitute basic list
5. DONE s8 - fix "educations" typo
6. DONE s9 - ERCIM/ Europe not France
7. DONE s10 - "work together at design stage of key Web technologies"
8. DONE s11 - revise & re-org slide to define stakeholder concept before using term
9. DONE s12 - review WAI participation, make more inclusive
10. DONE s13 - developing materials for
11. DONE s15 - check markup
12. DONE s20 - fix slide header
13. DONE s21 - re-add link to EO-Deliverables
14. NOT NOW s21 - group & re-organize EOWG resources
15. ?NOT s22 - contact RDIG folks about CFP for new group
16. DONE s22 - explain more what group will do
17. DONE s23 - fix WAI groups link, and phrasing throughout the bullets
18. DONE s23 - add link to a generic place to comment to
19. NOT NOW revisit - name of getting started document
20. DONE s24 - for now, add in full name of getting started document
21. DONE s24 - review link titles for more consistency with document names
22. WILL general - talk with style sheet owners about cut-off of numbers & nav bar gone in netscape four (table & div)

Changes done, 2-3 January 2003

1. [done] slide1 - update date
2. [done] s1 - add doc use info
3. [done] s3 - update v tenses
4. [done] s4 - trim words
5. [done] s5 - replace "signposts"
6. [done] s6 - remove "20%"
7. [done] s8 - remove countries
8. [done] s9 - replace INRIA with ERCIM
9. [done] s9 - update domains
10. [done] s10 - update sponsors
11. [done] s11 - revise to clarify process, opportunities for public comment, etc
12. [done] s12 - update descriptions of five activities
13. [done] s13 - update technologies addressed
14. [done] s14 - update guidelines as rec's
15. [done] s14 - add xag
16. [done] s14 - add "conformance" before "logos"
17. [done] s15 - add something about wcag 2.0 work underway
18. [done] s16 - add note about supporting resources available on the next page
    
19. [done] s16 - remove "browser support" 
20. [done] s16 - fix FAQ link
21. [done] s16 - remove "AERT" doc
22. [done] s18 - update all UAAG references; add all supporting links
23. [done] s19 - remove ERT IG ref's
24. [done] s19 - remove bobby ref's 
25. [done] s19 - remove WART link
26. [done] s19 - add EARL ref
27. [done] s19 - further update up all ERT WG links & references
28. [done] s20 - update EOWG description and all links and references
29. [done] s21 - link to active RDIG 
30. [done] s22 - replace WAI IG link with link to WAI Site Map "groups"
31. [done] s22 - emphasize open invitation to comment
32. [done] s23 - add link to "how to evaluate"
33. [done] file info: add space in mailto link