Re:There is a pure HTML Gmail, and it still works
by vidarh on Wednesday April 02, 2014 @04:46AM
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Nothing on that checklist precludes javascript-only applications. In fact, the checklist specifically points out that "noscript" content does not constitute a suitable alternative to inaccessible scripting - the solution is to ensure the scripted solution is accessible (e.g. no mouse-only functionality for example).
http://webaim.org/standards/508/checklist