WAI-Overview
by
Charles McCathieNevile
Table of contents
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative
Executive Summary
Impact of the Web on People with Disabilities
The Impact of the Web
Web Accessibility is a Cross-Disability Issue
Web Accessibility is a Marketplace Issue
Web Accessibility is a Requirement in Some Settings
Universal Design contributes to Accessibility
Accessibility Contributes to Universal Design
Graceful Transformation
W3C Hosts the Web Accessibility Initiative
Strategies for WAI
1. Ensure that Web Technologies Support Accessibility
2. Develop Guidelines for Accessibility
3. Develop Tools to Evaluate & Facilitate Accessibility
4. Conduct Education & Outreach
5. Research and Development
How People are Involved in WAI
The Quick Tips
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines
User Agent Accessibility Guidelines
Resources to Get Started
Action Steps to Consider
Questions and discussion