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27 January 2010The Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) develops strategies, guidelines, and resources to help make the Web accessible to people with disabilities. The following WAI resources are intended to provide basic information for people who are new to Web accessibility.

  • Introduction to Web Accessibility
  • Briefly introduces Web accessibility and links to additional resources.
  • Essential Components of Web Accessibility
  • Shows how Web accessibility depends on several components of Web development and interaction working together and shows the relationship between the WAI guidelines: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG), and User Agent Accessibility Guidelines (UAAG).
  • Introduction to "How People with Disabilities Use the Web"
  • Introduces detailed examples of people with different disabilities using Web sites, applications, browsers, and authoring tools.
  • Contacting Organizations about Inaccessible Websites
  • Encourages telling organizations about accessibility barriers on their website. Provides guidance on identifying key contacts, describing the problem, and following up as needed. Includes tips and sample e-mails.
  • Handouts
  • Links to handouts for you to print and distribute at conferences, presentations, and other outreach opportunities. 

 

 

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