What is Web Accessibility?

Web accessibility means that websites, apps, online tools, and digital technologies are designed, developed and maintained, so that the broadest range of people can use them. 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?

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