What is Accessible Web Design?

Accessible Web Design is based on the principles of Universal Design. Universal Design means designing services and resources for people with a broad range of abilities and disabilities. Universal Design:

promotes equitable use.
builds flexibility into the resource so that it can accommodate a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.
is simple and intuitive.
allows for duplication of information in several formats, e.g. written, spoken.
requires minimal physical effort.

Using Accessible Web Design Guidelines based on Universal Design Principles will ensure that your site is accessible to a wide range of possible visitors.

This list was adapted from a description by researchers at the Trace Research and Development Center

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