Web Accessibility Initiative Overview
by Judy Brewer

Table of contents

• W3C Web Accessibility Initiative: An Overview
• Overview of the Web Accessibility Initiative
• Impact of the Web on People with Disabilities
• Web Accessibility is a Cross-Disability Issue
• Web Accessibility is a Marketplace Issue
• Accessibility Contributes to Universal Design
• Web Accessibility is a Requirement in Some Settings
• W3C Hosts the Web Accessibility Initiative
• Multiple Channels for Involvement in WAI Work
• Five Complementary Strategies for WAI Work
• 1. Ensure that Web Technologies Support Accessibility
• 2. Develop Guidelines for Accessibility
• 3. Develop Tools to Evaluate & Facilitate Accessibility
• 4. Conduct Education & Outreach
• 5. Coordinate with Research & Development
• Resources to Get Started
• Action Steps to Consider