Well for me, probably the most troubling thing I learned was from the interview of the accessibilty expert that Tina posted. I was under the impression that web accessibility issues were decreasing with new technology. But listening to the interview (and also what I read about) a new program called Ajax which is used by google apps, is not compatable with current accessiblity devices. Plus, the top social site, Facebook, is not accessible for disabled people. I guess I just thought that web accessiblity technology would keep pace with all the other technology but it does not seem to be. It was disturbing to listen to this expert not being hopeful that Web2.0 design would improve in regards to accessibility for the disabled.

I highlighted parts of an article that others have already mentioned. I was interested in the aspect of web design and how new programs are not necessarily better as far as accessiblity. The program Ajax used by google apps and gmail is not good for accessibility. If one of the giants on the internet is using a program that is faulty in accessibility that is not a good trend. Also an issue I never thought about was the fact that high-speed internet is needed for readers. Many older people need readers but do not have access to high-speed internet. Finally, as web pages become more dynamic, interactive, more videos and images, the less effective the screen readers are.