Comment 8 for bug 37603

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Troy James Sobotka (troy-sobotka) wrote :

"However, if we can provide universal access with the default theme"

Sorry, there is no such creature.

We need to focus on the fact that users fall into very strict needs. Specifically, this is no different than language based restrictions (and the related motifs that work only for particular cultures.)

Perhaps we should consider some form of easily accessed hotkey combination or like tool that would flip Ubuntu into a particular accessibility needs mode? This would make it far easier for someone with distinct needs to access the proper look. It would be of use if we could somehow find needs based on the various motor / sense patterns -- perhaps offering visual / audible / motor augmentations so that they can be 'stacked' to meet the requirements of a given user.

Throwing ideas out there with the hopes that something gels.

Ultimately, however, there is no such creature as "universal access". It is a Utopian myth. We need to be realistic about our target audiences for a given design pattern, and target them specifically. In the end, the overarching lack of design direction in _all_ of the buntu's relates to this fundamental underlying concept.