Who benefits from Web Accessibility?

Answer: everyone

The Internet and Web is an essential part of daily life for most people.

There are many ways to use the Web besides a mouse and a pair of eyes.
For example, users may navigate with only a keyboard or by using their voice. it is necessary that structure, design and code is set up properly to ensure Web accessibility.

Web accessibility means that everyone, including those with disabilities, can use the Web equally.

There are over one billion people globally with disabilities, or about 15 to 20% of the population.

In 2015, there were 4.3 million Australians with a disability, that’s nearly one in five people (18.3% of the total population). source: abs

Web Accessibility is particularly important for those people with:

Physical impairments, such as, somebody who may use a mouthstick to type because they cannot use their arms.
Hearing loss or hearing impairments, people who cannot hear well, and use captions to watch videos.
Vision loss or vision impairment, someone who cannot see well may use a screen reader to read aloud what’s on the screen.

Accessibility benefits everyone

The vast majority of people have a better user experience with an improved layout and design.

Designs featuring appropriately sized copy, headings, labels, forms and buttons help people on small devices, as well as those with impairments, such as reduced dexterity.
Captions benefit anyone in a loud or in a quiet environment.
Good colour contrast works better for everyone when there is glare.

These design elements support accessibility and improve the overall quality of your digital products and services.

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