Although others ignored the rest of his post, I did not. I read every word. In fact, if you read my first response, you'll see that I generally agree that OS X is not moving in the right direction, whatever that may be.
Like the OP, you too miss the point. Accessibility features are vital...period. Even though 99% (a number out of thin air by the way) may not use them, you still benefit from their presence. If those with disabilities were not able to utilize computers, many would be underemployed, unable to use the Internet in their personal lives, etc., thereby increasing the burden on society in the form of taxes, additional public services, and so on.
In reality, "slightly" more, as in exponentially more, people benefit from accessibility features:
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/news/press/2004/feb04/02-02adultuserbenefitspr.aspx
I guess they don't know what they are talking about either.
For the TLDNR crowd:
"Overview
The accessibility market is global and it continues to grow.
57% of adult computer users could benefit from the use of accessible technology.
Research commissioned by Microsoft and conducted by Forrester Research, Inc. shows:
17% were very likely to benefit
40% were likely to benefit
43% were not likely to benefit
Study Results
Over half of your customers may be impacted by this!"
BR...Your witness.
