Last Updated on July 19, 2015.

Designing Accessible Web Pages

The code used to design a Web page is very important to the accessibility of that Web site.With millions of individuals connecting to the Internet for quick access to vast amounts of information, some web page designers have forgotten people with disabilities. For people with disabilities, much of the information on the Internet is not accessible to them because of poor web page design.

Add in two factors - the Baby Boomers and Disabled Veterans from both Gulf Wars - and the impact of a nonaccessible Web is something that demands attention now.

  
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Last Updated on July 19, 2015.

Helpful Tips

This person uses Refreshable Braille to navigate the Web.

The following information gives a brief overview of tips to consider when designing a web page, including legal and technical aspects. This information comes in part from the Job Accommodation Network, a great resource for possible accommodations that you may not have considered.

 

 

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