Post by account_disabled on Mar 5, 2024 10:31:55 GMT 1
The contextual economic and environmental restrictions that may affect people's ability to access the web page. For example, you forgot your headphones and cannot hear the sound. You can't afford fast or connectivity. You're using your phone's browser on a bumpy train. You are visiting the website in a second language. These examples can make it harder for someone to use the site. Making your website accessible ensures that everyone can access your content products and services. The tools people use to access the site People with disabilities can use a variety of tools to access the site. Knowing these helps us structure and adapt our websites so that they are friendly to the people who use them.
The two most common tools used to access websites are screen readers and keyboard navigation. Screen Readers People with visual impairments often use screen readers. They read website content to provide audio access. They also allow users to interact with the website by voice or touch depending Country Email List on the screen reader. Keyboard Navigation Keyboard navigation is very common for people with motor disabilities. Jumps you to key areas of the page without using a mouse button. If you press it now it will jump to the next link on the page or you can use the up and down arrow keys to scroll.
Why make websites accessible Legal considerations While the Equality Act does not explicitly refer to websites, it is agreed that the reference to provision of services applies to both commercial online services and traditional services. As business owners or website owners we should take reasonable steps to make our website accessible to persons with disabilities. In addition to legal reasons there are also ethical and commercial reasons. There are 10,000 adults with disabilities over the age of 10,000 with commercial value. This is the UK population. Everyone has a disability so a significant percentage of your potential customers may need.
The two most common tools used to access websites are screen readers and keyboard navigation. Screen Readers People with visual impairments often use screen readers. They read website content to provide audio access. They also allow users to interact with the website by voice or touch depending Country Email List on the screen reader. Keyboard Navigation Keyboard navigation is very common for people with motor disabilities. Jumps you to key areas of the page without using a mouse button. If you press it now it will jump to the next link on the page or you can use the up and down arrow keys to scroll.
Why make websites accessible Legal considerations While the Equality Act does not explicitly refer to websites, it is agreed that the reference to provision of services applies to both commercial online services and traditional services. As business owners or website owners we should take reasonable steps to make our website accessible to persons with disabilities. In addition to legal reasons there are also ethical and commercial reasons. There are 10,000 adults with disabilities over the age of 10,000 with commercial value. This is the UK population. Everyone has a disability so a significant percentage of your potential customers may need.