Chapter 4

Technical standards for accessibility

Accessibility Standards

Accessibility professionals face many questions from web and product developers; perhaps the most frequently asked one is “where can I learn more about how to make my products and services accessible?” Such a broad question can serve to open a real dialogue on the topic of accessible interfaces and how they relate to usability. Technical standards for accessibility serve as the foundation for international understanding. However, accessibility standards alone do not necessarily yield ideal usability for the consumer. Accessibility, as defined by W3C, is “about ensuring an equivalent user experience for people with disabilities, including people with age-related impairments. ...

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