An Introduction to Accessible Web Design

Accessibility in Web Design addresses the issue in create Web sites that are available to all users, despite of physical capability or the way in which they are using the Internet.

In this article I will be introducing the concepts surrounding accessible Web Design, the present initiatives to amplify the accessibility of Web sites and the guidelines that you can use to make your site more accessible.

Why Accessibility Is Important

Why aren't all Web sites accessible? You may be asking yourself why this subject exists and why all Web sites aren't already reachable to all users. There are a number of reasons there to outline now.

Visually Disabled Users

Hearing Disabilities

Physical Disabilities

Cognitive and Neurological Disabilities

Beyond Disabilities

The Marketplace

Legal Requirement