Accessibility according to actual people with disabilities

Accessibility according to actual people with disabilities

7/17/2017

link

https://axesslab.com/accessibility-according-to-pwd/

summary

This blog post discusses the importance of designing websites and digital products with accessibility in mind, based on the perspective of people with disabilities (PWD). It highlights the fact that accessible design benefits all users, not just those with disabilities. The article emphasizes the need for inclusive design practices that consider the diverse needs of individuals with different disabilities, such as visual impairments, hearing impairments, motor disabilities, and cognitive disabilities. It also provides practical tips and recommendations for improving accessibility, including using proper heading structure, providing alternative text for images, ensuring keyboard accessibility, and utilizing captioning and transcripts for multimedia content. Overall, the blog post promotes the idea that accessibility should be a core component of every digital design project to create a more inclusive and user-friendly online experience.

tags

web accessibility ꞏ digital accessibility ꞏ disability rights ꞏ inclusive design ꞏ user experience ꞏ accessibility guidelines ꞏ wcag ꞏ assistive technology ꞏ screen readers ꞏ keyboard navigation ꞏ color contrast ꞏ alternative text ꞏ aria ꞏ accessibility standards ꞏ cognitive accessibility ꞏ visual impairment ꞏ hearing impairment ꞏ motor impairment ꞏ cognitive impairment ꞏ inclusive technology ꞏ disability advocacy ꞏ inclusive education ꞏ accessible web design ꞏ disability awareness ꞏ inclusive practices ꞏ accessibility compliance ꞏ inclusive communication ꞏ accessibility testing ꞏ disability inclusion ꞏ accessible content ꞏ disability accommodations ꞏ disability justice ꞏ web development ꞏ user interface ꞏ usability ꞏ accessible forms ꞏ accessible images ꞏ accessible video ꞏ accessible documents ꞏ accessible navigation ꞏ accessible fonts ꞏ accessible colors ꞏ accessible links ꞏ accessibility best practices ꞏ accessible technology ꞏ accessibility audits ꞏ digital inclusion ꞏ digital equity