Re: The old Sans vs Serif chestnut

Matt,
 
I think the whole issue of using serif vs. sans-serif fonts is a proverbial
red herring. Making your web site accessible to those with disabilities
requires allowing users to customize that web site as it appears in their
browsers, if necessary.
 
A web page titled Change Page Style at the Association on Higher Education and
Disability (AHEAD at Ahead.org) provides these links to alter the web site's
readability based on individual preferences:
 
  - Sans-serif Font.
 
  - Black text on a white background.
 
  - White text on a black background.
 
  - Default appearance.
 
Pressing one of the above links at the Change Page Style web page will
transform the entire site into one or a combination of these attributes.
 
AHEAD.ORG - Change Web Page:
 
http://www.ahead.org/accessibility?pagestyle=standard
 
In my opinion, no matter what you choose, it's important to offer users with
disabilities the ability to easily switch to sans-serif as part of customizing
their viewing experience for the site. You can use any font you deem best in
your professional opinion (serif or sans-serif). Give users with disabilities
the ability to override your font choice.
 
Eugene




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