Building accessible content processing frameworks

One of the more profound challenges facing those working in the field of accessibility lies in attracting general interest for accessible solutions. Many of these solutions are perceived as being of only limited application, and this is indeed often a valid viewpoint. It is becoming clear that many accessibility initiatives lack a wider context and as a result many very good initiatives remain unadopted due to their lack of integration with wider developments. There is a continuing need to incorporate accessibility within innovative information technology solutions. This convergence also resonates within market environments. There already are initiatives within the technology arena that incorporate some of these notions into their core. Despite this, there remains a need for a more unified approach in this area that allows the identification of similarities in needs, requirements and solutions conceived by the individual participants in product development, production and consumption.