Accessibility refers to web page information/content being obtainable and functional to largest possible audience. It is about providing access to information for those who would otherwise lose their opportunity to use the web. In contrast inaccessible means unobtainable, nonfunctional.
The basis of accessibility is that every Web user should have access to the information and experiences available online. The nature of the Web and the tools used to create and access the information it offers means that some users, for instance, those with visual, auditory, or other physical impairment, have difficulty accessing Web content. The tenets and practice of the accessible Web aim to ensure these users' impairments do not prevent them from finding the Web a valuable resource, and that they have access to the same content that other visitors enjoy.
The degree in which a building or site allows access to handicapped people.
The principle of designing software to be usable and accessible to the widest range of users, including users with disabilities.
the ease with which different thoughts and ideas can be brought to mind; an idea that is accessible is already on our minds or can easily be brought to mind
Ease or difficulty of reaching a specified location from other locations. Some GIS's allow for accessibility to be determined.
The extent to which facilities are barrier- free and usable by people with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs.
When used in the context of web sites, accessibility means complying with a set of internationally recognised guidelines in order to help make the web equally accessible to those with and without disabilities.
The fast adoption of Information Technology has made access to information easier and cheaper especially through the Internet. As more and more information and services are delivered to the public through the Internet, we certainly do not want to exclude people with special needs from enjoying the services. Not only does an "accessible" web site improve service to people with disability, it also caters for readers with slow modems, and less sophisticated browsers.
Website accessibility is about designing web pages so people are able to get and use web content. Accessibility is about making content easy to read, navigate and understand for everybody, regardless of their disability or what technology they use to access the internet.
A quality of software, hardware, or a complete computer system that makes it usable by people with one or more physical disabilities, such as restricted mobility, blindness, or deafness.
Web accessibility means that anyone visiting any Web site using any browser must be able to get a complete understanding of the information contained there and also be able to have full interaction with the site.
Web accessibility means access to the Web by everyone, accessible Web site allows all users to access it, regardless of their browser, resolution, settings, or eyesight.
The ability to reach a location; a way or means of approach (6)
Accessible web page design, or pages that are said to be handicapped accessible are constructed so the people with disabilities, such as hearing, visual, physical or cognitive impairment are able to make use of the site. Those that may have temporary similar needs also benefit from web sites that are accessible. These may include those who have a slow connection or whose eyes "disabled" by having to watch traffic, or are using voice reading software. This is often done through the use of alternative browsers. (For site built to Web Accessibility Guidelines, see Connecticut Foundation for Environmentally Safe Schools)
Accessibility in the context of the Web means building a Web that everyone is able to access, regardless of their level of physical or mental ability.
the quality of a web site that makes it usable by the largest audience possible, regardless of disability.
The ability of a web page to be viewed by everyone, including people with different abilities.
The ease by which students may grasp educational information or use campus facilities.
Websites can be designed to meet the needs of all people, including those with disabilities
The extent to which a contractor's or employer's facility is readily approachable and does not inhibit the mobility of individuals with disabilities, particularly such areas as the personnel office, worksite and public areas.
a theoretical level which can (and should) be aimed at but can never be fullfilled
The ability of all potential users, regardless of age, disability, gender, religion or financial circumstances to reach their destination by a choice of means of transport or to approach, enter and use buildings, or parts of buildings.
The web has the potential to be the most accessible medium. Creating an accessible site is about removing any barriers that accessible people face. These could include confusing navigation, badly named links, small target areas for clicks, poor colour contrast, and so on. It is now a legal requirement under the Disability Discrimination Act that organisations should take reasonable steps to make their sites accessible.
is the attempt to make Web pages useable by everyone, including those with various disabilities or technological restrictions. BC's Web design was developed in accordance to the usability guidelines provided by the World Wide Web Consortium (w3.org). Also, WebIT allows page builders to validate their HTML code.
Refers to the practice of making Web pages on the Internet accessible to all users, especially those with disabilities.
Walking routes should be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and should take into account the needs of the disabled, such as curb cuts for easier wheelchair access to sidewalks.
Adapting building structures and equipment to accommodate the special needs of individuals with a disability.
When applied to the Internet or Web, the usefulness of the technology to those with learning disabilities, impaired vision or limited dexterity. An issue because the Internet/Web was initially a great breakthrough for these persons, but has become increasingly a source of frustration due to poor web site and portal design and increasing dependence on graphics. An issue related to Open Access because some cable-provider required browsers, portals and set-top boxes have poor accessibility.
Generally refers to accomodating users with disabilities. Example: providing Screen-Reader software with "alt tags" to give information about graphics.
The Disability Discrimination Act aims to makes it unlawful for a service provider to discriminate against a disabled person by refusing to provide any service which it provides to members of the public. The code of practice from the Disability Rights Commission (http://www.drc-gb.org/) explicitly mentions websites. Therefore, websites need to make reasonable provision that their pages are accessible to all types of users. The RNIB (http://www.rnib.org.uk) offers a large web accessibility resources area. W3C (The World Wide Web Consortium: www.w3org/WAI) offers accessibility guidelines and three levels of accessibility that are fast becoming the standard for web accessibility.
A measure of the ease or difficulty in the use of an application or internet resources, particularly for persons with disabilities.
The process of ensuring that all learners, including those with disabilities and learning difficulties, can access places of learning and learning resources, including e-learning content.
The degree to which a Web site makes it easy for users with disabilities to access the electronic information. Content designers and developers must enable Web pages to function with assistive devices used by users with disabilities.
Accessibility is making websites accessible for all.
The quality of a website( or any entity) that makes it usable by the largest audience possible, regardless of disability.
the ease or difficulty with which an assumption can be retrieved (from memory) or constructed (on the basis of clues in the stimulus curretly being processed); accessibility is a matter of degree and is a constant state of flux depending on, among other things, what is occupying attention at any given moment.
In the context of the web, the goal to make web content equally accessible to all users, regardless of software (browser, operating system), hardware, or physical disability.
A term used primarily in the Americans With Disabilities Act. It refers to the extent to which a facility is readily approachable and usable by individuals with disabilities.
From September 2002 it became a legal requirement to take steps to make Web Sites accessible for people with disabilities. This includes making Web Sites accessible for people with visual, hearing, physical and neurological disabilities. Also see the basic skills section for more information on accessibility.
Accessibility is a general term used to describe the degree to which a system/website is usable by as many people as possible without modification. Specific focus is placed on users with alternate devices and disabilities.
the ability to view web pages on different browsers and multiple platforms; especially concerns individuals with disabilities — that they have access to and be able to use information and data in a manner comparable to individuals without disabilities (the McGill Web System's interface is fully accessible)
An approach to web design that aims to ensure the widest access to the content and features of a website. The term is often used to refer to accessibility for people with disabilities, particularly blindness. However, accessibility is best considered as a way of producing websites accessible to the broadest range of people. This includes people with limited bandwidth, with older computers and browsers, and people with a range of disabilities including poor eyesight, blindness, deafness, motor impairments, seizure disorders and cognitive impairments. It also includes people using a wide range of user agents such as graphical browser, text-only browsers, screen readers and handheld devices.
In Web pages, it refers to the ability of a Web page to be viewed by everyone, especially people with disabilities who use various assistive technologies. Accessible Web pages take into account the special needs of visitors with auditory, visual, mobility, and cognitive impairments and give those users an equivalent browsing experience to that of non-disabled visitors
(1) The extent to which facilities are barrier free and useable by disabled persons, including wheelchair users. (2) A measure of the ability or ease of all people to travel among various origins and destinations. (Sacramento Regional Transit District)
According to Webnauts.com, "It is a term that is more associated with architectural thought, rather than web site design. There is a legislation, which determines the minimum standards for new buildings. As a result, new buildings today often have wheelchair ramps, accessible lifts and disability parking spaces, allowing anyone with disabilities to gain access to a building, use the provided services, buy the products, and talk with the people inside. With web sites, the term traditionally refers to the development of sites that are accessible to "all" users who may want to access them -- in other words, "Universal Web Sites." Tim Berners-Lee, W3C director and inventor of the World Wide Web, defines it as " access by everyone, regardless of disability."
In this instance, accessibility refers to the ease with which the majority of users, will be able to view, use and benefit from a website.
The ability of all individuals, including those with disabilities and older Americans, to have access to SAF programs and those of its partner arts presenter. ALL SAF FUNDED EVENTS MUST BE ACCESSIBLIE AS DEFINED BY ADA GUIDELINES. Please see the ADA website at www.ada.gov for additional information.
The State or quality of web sites that is accessible to users with disabilities.
The University of South Australia is committed to ensuring access to online materials for people with disabilities, and aims to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 at the Priority 1 level. Click on the link Web accessibility in the footer on any UniSA webpage for more details. The W3C guidelines are referred to throughout this guide.
Physical access, sensory access to buildings, services and information, via speaking browsers, sign language animations, Braille, etc. Now a legal requirement under disability discrimination legislation in the US, UK, etc.
The ease with which a person can either enter or exit a particular parcel of land. The accessibility of a particular parcel is a function of many things such as frontage to a road, traffic flow, and topography. Good accessibility will usually result in higher value; likewise, a parcel of land with poor accessibility will normally sell for less in the marketplace.
Measurement of how much access of a building can be obtained by handicapped people.
Accessible web design refers to the philosophy and practice of designing web pages so that they can be navigated and read by everyone, regardless of location, experience, or the type of computer technology used.
Revision of buildings, curbs, and other physical structures to allow easy movement and admittance by a person with a disability.
A general term used to describe the degree to which a system is usable by as many people as possible without modification. It is not to be confused with usability, which is used to describe how easily any type of user can use something.
A general term used to describe how easy it is for people to get to, use, and understand things. It is not to be confused with usability which is used to describe how easily a thing can be used by any type of user. One meaning of accessibility specifically focuses on people with disabilities.
A measure of how easy it is to access, read, and understand the content of a web site (via visual browser, speech browser, indexing robot, etc).
The extent to which facilities, including transit vehicles, are barrier-free and can be used by people who have disabilities, including wheelchair users. Administrative assistance Funding that supports the administrative costs related to a program activity, such as office expenses, insurance, legal expenses, bookkeeping, and administrative staff expenses.
ADA standards; disabilities; section 508 BLAF applications follow strict accessibility standards to meet government requirements. Accessible software provides alternate ways for people with disabilities to access electronic and information technology. yes Information About Accessibility
must be considered when selecting software or hardware, especially for pupils with severe and complex needs. Barriers to accessibility can be physical, sensory or cognitive.
Any characteristic of technology that makes it usable to people with disabilities. An accessible website has provisions for people with visual, hearing, motor or cognitive difficulties.
Ability of vehicles and facilities to accommodate the disabled.
How easily users with a disability can use a website.
This website aims to be compliant with web-based accessibility initiatives. Photographic images are occasionally used for journalistic or artistic purposes. Whenever possible, europartnership obtains (either directly or via third parties) the express permission for images of people to be used on the web. However, this is not always possible for group photographs. Should any individual object to their image being contained in any such photograph they should contact europartnership via the e-mail link given on the 'contact us' page.
There are a number of steps which can be taken by web page authors to maximise the availability of their pages to everyone. These include stylistic issues as well as proper semantic document structure and are designed with a range of restrictions in mind from technical situations such as low-bandwidth connections, to human conditions such as poor vision. The Qualidex site has been designed with high accessibility as a primary goal.
The Web site design guidelines that enable people with disabilities to access and use Web sites with special tools, such as text readers.
A characteristic of technology that enables people with disabilities to use it. For example, accessible websites can be navigated by people with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments. Accessible design also benefits people with older or slower software and hardware.
Refers to a web page or web site that people interacting with different kinds of disabilities, the difficulty they can experience due to physical and or technological barriers. A web page or site that address these users limitations is said to be Accessibly friendly.
Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can use the Web. More specifically, Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the Web, and that they can contribute to the Web. Web accessibility also benefits others, including older people with changing abilities due to aging.
The extent to which computers are easy to use and available to a wide range of users, including people with one or more physical disabilities.
Is your site friendly to users with disabilities? ( Bobbycheck it and see) These users can be accomodated with some simple steps, but it makes a world of difference. Plus, if you receive federal funds, your site is probably required to accomodate users with disabilities. We can help you get your site ready to cut muster.
the use of hardware and software on websites to help people who are physically or visually impaired.
As specified in Section 508 of the 1998 Rehabilitation Act, the process of designing and developing Web sites and other technology that can be navigated and understood by all people, including those with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments. This type of design also can benefit people with older/slower software and hardware.
The ease with which one can reach a certain place, person or thing. A property may be inaccessible because it is located far back along a winding, mountainous road that is often blocked in winter. A property may also be said to have good accessibility to highways, shopping, schools etc.
Web accessibility means designing sites so that people with disabilities can use them fully. The aim is to ensure that whatever disability a person may have, they should be able to perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the web. This means ensuring that a site can be seen clearly; enlarged if necessary; be read by screen reading software; can be accessed without needing to use a mouse; and other features depending on the needs of the person. Web accessibility also benefits others, including older people with changing abilities due to aging.
The art of ensuring that, to as large an extent as possible, facilities (such as, for example, Web access) are available to people whether or not they have impairments of one sort or another.
A policy relating to disabled access to buildings, and also the viewing of websites by disabled and partially sighted users.
The extent to which facilities are barrier free and useable by persons with disabilities, including wheelchair users.
the ability of a person with a disability to approach, enter, and use an employer´s facilities easily, particularly such areas as its personnel office, work site, programs, services, benefits, privileges, employment, and public areas.
Something e.g. a website that is easily approached or accessed by someone with a disability.
the ability for all to access a web page including through technologies designed for handicapped like screen readers Web Design
The ability for people to access and use products, systems and environments whatever their physical, sensory and cognitive abilities and limitations might be.
The relative ease of entrance to a property by various means, a factor that contributes to the probable most profitable use of a site.
In addition to physical access, sensory access to buildings, services and information, eg via speaking browsers, sign language animations, Braille. Now backed up by legal requirements under disability discrimination legislation in US, UK, etc.
easily approached or entered, easily obtained regardless of disability liasing, the resampling of the foreground color in context to the background color within an image. The best way to understand aliasing is with and example.
The provisions made to make a web site accessable to people with disabilities such as blindness. To also make the web site accessable on small screen devices (e.g. mobile phones) and older computers.
The ability of people to move around an area and reach places and facilities, including elderly and disabled people, those with young children and those encumbered with luggage or shopping.
The quality of a system incorporating hardware or software that makes it usable by people with one or more physical disabilities, such as restricted mobility, blindness, or deafness.
The degree to which a building or site allows access to people with disabilities.
Hardware, software, Web sites, software applications or other types of information services that enable equal access to the public and employees; including individuals with disabilities.
Accessibility is used to describe how effectively people with disabilities can use web sites.
(Also: Accessible) Within these guidelines, the concept of accessibility has two senses: accessible web content refers to the content produced by tools being accessible by people regardless of disability, and" accessible authoring tool interface" refers to the tools, themselves, being accessible by people regardless of disability.
Making web pages available to all potential users, including those using text readers, needing to use extra large type, etc. Labelling of graphics, non-graphical means of navigation (e.g. text links) and use of basic design guidelines can help most sites achieve a reasonable standard - it does require some extra initial thought by the designer. See VolResource page on accessibility.
As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, removal of barriers that would hinder a person with a disability from entering, functioning, and working within a facility. Required restructuring of the facility cannot cause undue hardship for the employer.
Accessibility refers to ensuring that Content is accessible, ie. ensuring that Content can be navigated and read by everyone, regardless of location, experience, or the type of computer technology used. Accessibility is most commonly discussed in relation to people with disabilities, because this group are most likely to be disadvantaged if the principles of accessible Web design are not implemented. Failure to follow these principles can make it difficult or impossible for people with disabilities to access Content. Creating accessible Content should be an integral part of the Web design philosophy, and accessibility features should be incorporated into all aspects of the design process. Designing for accessibility is as much a strategic issue as a purely technical one.
This is the effort to make software device independent, for input, output, and “displayâ€. this includes screen reading software, devices controlled by brain waves, and everything in between. This effort is mostly aimed at ensuring that computers and devices are usable by people with disabilities.
Refers to the degree to which a website or tool can be accessed by people with disabilities, to include both physical and mental conditions.
Accessibility is the measure of how well a website is designed to be viewed and used by everyone regardless of ability or disability. An accessible website ensures that all visitors have the same experience whether they use assistive technology or not.
As the access to the Internet grows, so does the need for sites to be accessible. Accessibility is how easy it is for everyone to experience the best from your web site. For example, an accessible site is one that can be seen in all browsers and supports screen readers so that the visually impaired can appreciate the site.
(Also: Accessible) Within these guidelines, "accessible Web content" and "accessible authoring tool" mean that the content and tool can be used by people regardless of disability. To understand the accessibility issues relevant to authoring tool design, consider that many authors may be creating content in contexts very different from your own: They may not be able to see, hear, move, or may not be able to process some types of information easily or at all; They may have difficulty reading or comprehending text; They may not have or be able to use a keyboard or mouse; They may have a text-only display, or a small screen. Accessible design will benefit people in these different authoring scenarios and also many people who do not have a physical disability but who have similar needs. For example, someone may be working in a noisy environment and thus require an alternative representation of audio information. Similarly, someone may be working in an eyes-busy environment and thus require an audio equivalent to information they cannot view. Users of small mobile devices (with small screens, no keyboard, and no mouse) have similar functional needs as some users with disabilities.
The attributes and characteristics of a system that allow people with limited vision, hearing, dexterity, cognition or physical mobility to interact effectively with the system. Standards and guidelines are available, and standards may be legally enforced in some markets. Accessibility aids, such as screen readers, may be added to a system to allow people with disabilities to use those systems.
The practice of making websites usable by disabled people - especially blind people. Because search engines are essentially blind (ie they can't see pictures or use Ffash) accessible websites tend to have better search engine rankings than inaccessible websites. [ edit
Accessibility laws have been introduced globally as well as in the UK in October 2004, which outline that people with disabilities require the same access to shops, offices, restaurants and just about anywhere, as people without those disabilities. This also includes access to website pages and online e-commerce. Currently there are millions of Internet users who may be visually impaired, or who use specialist website browsers which read out content to them, and websites now need to be created in such a way as to allow for easy access to any information for everybody. Accessibility rules cover 3 levels of access and Sliced recommend to anyone who has a website, or is considering building a website, that they ensure they meet at least the minimum requirements. Please contact if you would like further information, or see The World Wide Web Consortium for more details on how to make a site that is user friendly and legal.
Measure of the ability of disabled persons to enter and utilize a building and its fixtures. Typical items installed to improve accessibility include ramps and elevators.
The capability of being used. Handbook RE-4, Standards for Facility Accessibility by the Physically Handicapped, presently provides that, "Where handicapped persons are employed in existing postal facilities, or where their employment is imminent, applicable employee work areas must be altered in compliance with (accessibility) standards..."
Web accessibility is the practice of making web pages accessible, so it can be used by as many people as possible without modification
Accessibility is a general term used to describe the degree to which a system is usable by as many people as possible. In other words, it is the degree of ease with which it is possible to reach a certain location from other locations. It is not to be confused with usability which is used to describe how easily an entity (e.g., device, service, environment) can be used by any type of user.