Why is Web Accessibility important?

What is Web Accessibility?
Web accessibility ensures that websites & applications are accessible to ALL, regardless of physical and mental limitations.

Why is Web Accessibility Essential?
In a digital world, EVERYONE should be able to participate without restrictions.

People with permanent or temporary:

• Visual and hearing impairments
• Motor and cognitive limitations
• Speech and communication restrictions
• Neurological conditions
• Age-related changes
• Sensitivities to light

Every day we benefit from accessible web features:

• Subtitles
• Voice assistants (Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant)
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Zoom
• Image descriptions

More than just ethics: Accessibility as a business advantage

• Expanded target audience
• Improved SEO
• Positive brand image

Legal Requirements:
In many countries, web accessibility is legally required.
EN 301 549 sets binding standards for the public sector as a European norm.

An international standard for all The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide specific recommendations & guidelines for a more accessible web.

POUR Principles:
Perceivable – Noticeability
Operable – Usability
Understandable – Comprehensibility
Robust – Durability

From designers to developers to content creators – everyone has a role in creating barrier-free accessibility.