RIAs like Ajax often have an accessibility weak spot since they need to work with JavaScript off to meet the basic accessibility guidelines.
Rumour has it that the next version of the popular screen reader Jaws may be able to handle Ajax interfaces.
After the high profile that accessibility was given 18 months ago following the introduction of the Disability Discrimination Act, have things really changed?
Web developers and businesses continue to develop Flash based websites, despite the well-documented drawbacks in terms of SEO and usability.
When used well, Flash can be a great tool for the presentation of rich content, but pure flash websites, though they may look good, can annoy the hell out of visitors.
After the jump, some reasons why...