AJAX and the accessibility (again)

When introduced to AJAX it was like a red rag to a bull. So what about the whole accessibility issue with javascript, has everyone just forgotten the huge amount of issues we've had trying to resolve this?

Well since Web 2.0 offers really only 2 types of interface technology; AJAX or Flash, neither of which are perfect in terms of accessibility, it looks like those fine people at WAI really need to get their skates on and release a new verion of the WAI standards that will help deal with these issues.

For me the best solution is create the best possible application without resorting to JavaScript and ensuring that the functionality is there and then adding enhancements through the use of AJAX. However this could be limiting. Flash has enhanced its accessibility, but I am limited in my experience of this within a dynamic application.

The DDA looms ominously, without the specific details that case law or the guidelines Section 508 offer. So we wait and see what will happen. Ideally accessibility technologies will develop to cope with these new developments; however such things take time, so how do you balance the desire to be cutting edge and reach everyone fairly?

Thankfully WASP have created some useful resources around DOM Scripting, which if done smartly can be accessible:
Dom Scripting taskforce

As this upbeat disscussion on Accessify determines:
Accessify Forum