5 years ago, I began taking classes to be a web designer - and I wanted to do the neat stuff like Flash. However, I got a job as a government contractor and found myself working on Section 508 websites. I thought that it would stifle my creativitiy until I learned that much of accessibility is following best practices for HTML, CSS, etc. If you compare W3C and Section 508 guidelines, many are identical. And as we enter the age of handhelds, it's becoming more important for people to design for all mediums. Even those with a lap top and no mouse can have issues navigating many websites.
I am still torn between creativity and Section 508, but I have found that following simple coding standards eliminates many accessibility issues.
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I am still torn between creativity and Section 508, but I have found that following simple coding standards eliminates many accessibility issues.