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Comment LC-2674: Comment Shortname:; Commenter: Duff Johnson <djohnson@commonlook.com>; Message-id:; Section of the document concerned:

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As presently constituted the document will simply be ignored as developers either wait for “non-Web ICT” Techniques (that W3C is not set up to provide) or simply give up when they realize that even if they achieve conformance as THEY understand it the chances that others will agree about operational details is slim.

(This text was originally a part of Duff Johnson's "Conclusion" section.); Related issues: LC-2663 LC-2673
(space separated ids); WG Notes: Previously proposed resolution: Combine this back with conclusion (LC-2673) as it makes no suggestion -- and the response to the conclusion covers this topic; Proposed Resolution: The W3C did not initiate the concept of applying WCAG outside of Web Content. Rather it was the US Access Board who noted that the guidelines for electronic documents and software in the TEITAC report paralleled WCAG 2.0. The Access Board has proposed that WCAG 2.0 be used as the standard for non-web content and software in the Section 508 refresh process. Current drafts of European Mandate 376 (M376) standards are following the US lead. Through this task force, the W3C is developing a common understanding of how WCAG 2.0 might apply to non-web ICT for organizations and entities who are already seeking to so adopt and apply WCAG 2.0. By doing this we increase the likelihood that these applications of WCAG 2.0 will be consistent, and in keeping with the Principles, Guidelines, and Intent of WCAG 2.0. If you feel that WCAG 2.0 should not be used for non-web content and software, then we would suggest that you address your comments to the U.S. Access Board and EU M376 standards development team. Comments on the use WCAG 2.0 for non-web content and software, can be sent to the U.S. Access Board and/or submitted as part of the EU M376 review process.; (Please make sure the resolution is adapted for public consumption)