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Who's behind it, and why ?

  • Unix and GNU/Linux-based companies who need to comply with accessibility laws
    • Sun is the main contributor so far
  • Who else benefits ?
    • companies who want to employ disabled people
    • individuals who want to use/hack on GNOME
    • individuals who want friends/loved ones to be able to use GNOME
    • organizations who need lower-cost accessibility solutions for schools, etc. (existing screenreaders around $1,200; PDAs for the blind up to $5,000)
    • hackers who want to do something cool and rewarding