Re: Final call for concensenses - replacing the phrases " cognitive and learning disabilities and mental health impairments"

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On Wed, Apr 9, 2025 at 3:51 AM Rashmi RK <rashmirkatakwar@gmail.com> wrote:

> +1
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> Regards,
> Rashmi
>
>
> On Tue, 8 Apr 2025, 17:23 Lisa Seeman, <lisa1seeman@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Folks
>>
>> On yesterday's call we agreed on replacing the long phrases "cognitive
>> and learning disabilities and mental health impairments"   to refer to our
>> users in making content useable.
>> You can object to the wording before the 12 April 2025 at 6pm Boston
>> time. If we do not hear objections by then we will assume everyone is OK
>> with this.
>>
>> The  consensus is:
>> 1: The new title is cognitive accessibility guidance
>>
>> 2: We have a sub title along the lines of :
>>
>> Making content usable for people with  cognitive,  intellectual,
>> developmental, learning and specific learning disabilities,
>>  neurodivergence, mental health impairments and temporary impairments that
>> affect cognitive function.
>>
>>  (We can agree on the exact wording of the  subtitle later - but we agree
>> on the direction )
>>
>> 3. We explain who is included in both the abstract and the introduction.
>>
>> 4. We replace the phrase "people with learning and cognitive
>> disabilities" in the document so that the intent is not changed, but it is
>> easier to read and follow.
>>
>> This would involve  using different phrases depending on what fits.  (We
>> leave it to the editors' discretion to draft it). Included phrases are:
>>
>>
>>    - The phrase "cognitive accessibility guidance" where it fits. It
>>    would have a pop up glossary item with what the phrase means and  a full
>>    list of who is included
>>    - The phrase " Our user groups" - also with a pop up explaining who
>>    is included.
>>    - Sometimes an extra sentence may be added such as: "users with
>>    disabilities that impact cognitive accessibility".   We may sometimes use
>>    that sentence where it is helpful and easier to understand
>>
>>
>> Caveats
>> Caveat 1. a certain amount of feedback could be gathered from the first
>> working draft to see if people feel included and find these phrases easy to
>> understand so that it is clear who is included
>>
>> Cavert 2. We ask Shawn and W3C staff about  using metadata to support SEO
>> and how to make sure we are found by the user groups who need us.
>>
>> --
>> All the best
>>
>> Lisa Seeman-Horwitz
>>
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>>
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