What is web accessibility?
Web accessibility, or eAccessibility, is the inclusive practice of ensuring there
are no barriers that prevent interaction with, or access to, websites on the World
Wide Web by people with physical disabilities, situational disabilities, and socio-economic restrictions on bandwidth and speed. When sites are correctly designed, developed and edited, more users have equal access to information and functionality.
There are many assistive technology tools that allow people with disabilities to be able to navigate and interact with a website’s content. Some of these tools include screen magnifiers, screen readers, alternative keyboards, eye tracking tools, and more. Having a site that works with these tools helps to ensure your site is accessible to all.
Why is it important?
1 in 5 Americans have a limitation that makes browsing the web more difficult than the average user. Providing equal access to the information and functionality of your website will open up your products/services to an even greater community of people and increase your potential customer base.
In some instances accessibility standards are required by law. In the US the Workforce Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires that all electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by the federal government be accessible to people with disabilities.
What can I do to ensure my site is accessible?
Strategy 3 has identified a tool that will make your website accessible to all users no matter their disability and will ensure your site meets the standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
Contact Strategy 3 today to learn more about how this tool can help your website reach the largest potential audience possible and how we can implement it quickly on your website.
