Web accessibility…what the?
What is web accessibility all about?
Web accessibility relates to how websites, apps, online tools, and digital technologies are designed, developed and maintained. This is important so that the broadest range of people can use them properly. This is especially relevant for people with disabilities, but generally benefits all users.
Web accessibility ensures that as many people as possible can:
- easily access and understand content on the Web
- perceive, navigate, and interact with the Web
- contribute to the Web
Web accessibility benefits people without disabilities as well
for example:
- people using mobile devices, mobile phones, smart watches, smart TVs, and other devices with small screens, different input modes, etc.
- people using smart speaker technology and A.I assistants such as Google Home, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Apple Siri
- an aging population, older people with changing abilities
- people with “temporary disabilities” or injuries such as a broken arm or lost glasses
- people with “situational limitations” such as in bright sunlight or in an environment where they cannot listen to audio – work for example.
- people using a slow Internet connection, or who have limited or expensive bandwidth such as people in rural areas
For more information see the Introduction to Web Accessibility
Who benefits from Web Accessibility?
Why bother with Web Accessibility?
For help with Web Accessibility
Web accessibility benefits a wide range of people, including those with disabilities and those without.