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What is web accessibility?

An accessible web page makes all content available to any human user who wants it regardless of browsing technology.

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Here are a few other credible definitions:

Webcredible Definition

Web accessibility is about making your website accessible to all Internet users (both disabled and non-disabled), regardless of what browsing technology they're using.

Wikipedia Definition

Web accessibility refers to the practice of making websites usable by people of all abilities and disabilities. When sites are correctly designed, developed and edited, all users can have equal access to information and functionality.

W3C WAI Definition

Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can use the Web. More specifically, Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the Web, and that they can contribute to the Web. Web accessibility also benefits others, including older people with changing abilities due to aging.

 

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Podcast on Accessibility Definition

Listen to Web Axe Podcast: #41: The Definition of Web Accessibility.

from Accessible Web Design (Joe Dolson)

What is Web Accessibility?