Introduction to Web Accessibility
Web accessibility is about ensuring that websites and web applications can be used by everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. This includes people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive impairments.
Key Principles of Web Accessibility
- Perceivable: Information and user interface components must be presented to users in ways they can perceive.
- Operable: User interface components and navigation must be operable.
- Understandable: Content and the interface must be understandable.
- Robust: Content must be robust enough to adapt to different user agents, preferences, and assistive technologies.
Assistive Technologies
Many assistive technologies are available to help users access web content. Some common examples include:
- Screen readers (e.g., NVDA, JAWS)
- Magnifiers
- Voice recognition software
Resources
Here are some valuable resources for learning more about web accessibility: