Online Overview of the Web Accessibility Initiative
by
Judy Brewer and EOWG Participants
Table of contents
Overview of the Web Accessibility Initiative
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What is Web Accessibility?
Why is Web Accessibility an Issue?
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 (Design for All)
Web Accessibility is Sometimes a Requirement
W3C Plays Leading Role in Development of Web Technologies
W3C Hosts the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
WAI Uses A Partnership Approach
Five Complementary Strategies for WAI Work
1. Ensuring that Web Technologies Support Accessibility
2. Developing Guidelines for Accessibility
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Supporting Resources for WCAG
Authoring Tool Accessibility Guidelines
Supporting Resources for ATAG 1.0
User Agent Accessibility Guidelines
Supporting Resources for UAAG 1.0
3. Developing Tools to Evaluate & Repair Accessibility
4. Conducting Education & Outreach
5. Monitoring Research & Development
Participation Opportunities in WAI
Action Steps to Consider