Accessible Websites - a "Win-Win" Situation : Introduction

Introduction

It is a common myth that accessible websites are just for the benefit of people with disabilities, the blind or partially sighted users. In fact, accessible websites offer far more benefits than this simple viewpoint would suggest.

In this article I hope to propose and convince you that accessible websites are the way forward for any person or organisation serious about having an internet presence, and thus for any serious web developer.

Accessible websites provide what I believe is a "WIN-WIN SITUATION", whereby everyone benefits, to some extent.

I will explain what the terms Accessibility, Accessible website, and Web Standards are all about, and explain why we all SHOULD be advocating and using them.

I also attempt to explain why many current websites, though they may look fine, are not really accessible, and highlight some example problems.

There is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) which summarises the main points of the content.

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