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by TeMPOraL 1711 days ago
> Why do we need to appeal to the differently abled?

Because it's the only avenue we have. Providing accessibility tends to require creating holes in otherwise user-hostile UX, and big companies can't give up on accessibility due to PR reasons - which makes it a perfect beachhead for people who just want a sane and respectful computing experience.