Accessible Web Developers on Facebook
Facebook isn’t exactly an icon of web accessibility, but it doesn’t mean there isn’t a place for Accessible Web Developers, and that’s exactly the reason for this post. A couple of days ago I started an accessible web developers group — borrowing the name from my top-ten Ma.gnolia group — and I’m inviting you to join. And I’m also asking that you extend the invitation to your like-minded friends and colleagues. Already there’s an all-star membership, so you’ll be in good company.
But why, someone asked me yesterday. Here’s my two-part response:
1) Unite accessible web developers because there is power in numbers. United we stand, divided we fall. Can you tell I’m from the US?
2) To get web accessibility into yet another crevice of the web. Everyplace it goes there are bound to be those to will become attached. Like a big snowball.
— That was me
I hope those reasons hold water and you, dear reader, will drop by and sign up. It costs nothing.
John Faulds responds:
Posted: January 10th, 2008 at 8:25 pm →
Wow! It’s had a pretty quick take-up already!
Mike Cherim responds:
Posted: January 11th, 2008 at 12:27 pm →
I must admit I was pleasantly surprised
David Zemens - 1955 Design responds:
Posted: January 11th, 2008 at 2:51 pm →
Good idea, Mike. I must admit I have never had the time or the inclination to look into Facebook in much detail. But it seems much more legitimate now that you have invited me!
Mike Cherim responds:
Posted: January 11th, 2008 at 3:00 pm →
Lol. Thanks David.
Gill responds:
Posted: January 12th, 2008 at 10:12 am →
I can’t wait to see the MySpace version! LOL!
Mike Cherim responds:
Posted: January 12th, 2008 at 4:52 pm →
I’m working on the MySpace theme first… it’s hard trying to pack 28 spot colors into the 400 pixel square background I’ll be tiling