Good question, Nick!
Whilst some websites make me wonder if accessibility is still A Thing (I came across one this week & I really felt for the museum/s who still had to make do with a few pages in the local authority's website), I suspect that it's just not discussed as much in museums circles because more understand that it's a priority (thanks to the excellent Jodi Awards).
I was still working hard on intellectual accessibility long after 2004 (and before of course - & even after 2004, I had to explain to website development companies the different kinds of accessibility).
I try to control my urge to discuss the issues these days but continue to try to achieve accessibility in the websites I set up & manage (none museums/heritage sites currently but all aimed at a general audience). I know they're not perfect technically & can probably improve on intellectual accessibility but accessibility remains my 2nd highest priority (cost is highest). Any website is useless if it doesn't communicate what it is intended to communicate.
I do wonder if online accessibility will drop down the priorities as museums' and galleries' budgets are squeezed further.
Janet
Janet E Davis
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