Accessibility means that all people can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with electronic information and be active, contributing members of the digital world.
See Also
Accessibility BasicsBeyond Undertone: Know your Depth, Saturation, & Contrast | Simplified Wardrobe5 Key Elements of Accessibility CultureUnderstanding Success Criterion 1.4.3 | Understanding WCAG 2.0Visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities should be taken into account when implementing accessibility measures.
Digging Deeper
Who Benefits?
Everyone benefits from accessibility.
Accessible designimproves access to information on the web for individuals with and without disabilities. Well-designed, accessible web sitesexpedite the delivery of information and services. Providing accessible websites and electronic documents allows a greater variety of consumers to obtain information regardless of their individual needs.
Personal Impact
- DeafBlind and Determined
Angie describes some of the struggles she encounters as a blogger and gives suggestions for improving the internet for people who are deafblind. - Web Accessibility Perspectives Videos
Learn about the impact of accessibility and the benefits for everyone in a variety of situations.
