Web Accessibility
Designing a web site that is accessible by everyone regardless of physical
or mental disabilities is important because:
- Use of the Web is spreading rapidly into all areas of society;
- There are barriers on the Web for many types of disabilities;
- Millions of people have disabilities that affect access to the Web;
- Web accessibility has carry-over benefits for other users;
- Some Web sites are required to be accessible
Excerpt from Overview of the Web Accessibility Initiative by the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
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