Web accessibility means designing websites that everyone can use, including people with disabilities.
Accessible websites work for users with visual, hearing, motor, and cognitive challenges.
Why Accessibility Matters
Millions of people rely on assistive technologies to browse the web.
Accessibility is not only good practice, it is a professional responsibility.
Who Benefits from Accessibility
Accessibility helps:
- People using screen readers
- Users navigating with keyboards
- Users with low vision or color blindness
- Elderly users and temporary disabilities
Accessibility Improves for Everyone
Accessible design improves usability for all users.
Clear layouts, readable text, and simple navigation benefit everyone.
What Are Assistive Technologies
Assistive technologies help users interact with websites.
Examples include screen readers, voice control software, and screen magnifiers.
This button has clear text, making it easy for screen readers to announce its purpose.
Accessibility and Legal Requirements
Many countries have accessibility laws and standards.
Websites that ignore accessibility may face legal risks.
Accessibility and SEO
Search engines prefer accessible websites.
Clear structure and readable content improve both accessibility and SEO.
Why Accessibility Matters for Jobs
Companies expect developers to build inclusive websites.
Accessibility knowledge is a strong advantage in frontend roles.
Practice Task
Visit a website and try navigating it using only the keyboard. Notice any difficulties.
What You Will Learn Next
In the next lesson, you will learn how semantic HTML improves accessibility.