Will your toaster become WCAG compliant?

This is a really interesting look at the Internet of Things from the perspective of accessibility and how web standards may fit into it all.

While the applicability of WCAG 2.0 would need a high degree of interpretation to apply to a light bulb, web accessibility standards certainly apply to the browsers and apps that we use to centrally control it all. As this space continues to evolve, it’s vital that developers ensure that whatever devices control these products, accessibility is at the heart of them.