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What does having a disability mean?
Having a disability means facing challenges in physical, cognitive, sensory, or emotional abilities, which can affect how someone interacts with the world around them. It requires different forms of support and accommodation to fully participate in society.
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What is A11Y?
A11Y means web accessibility. Accessibility in web design involves creating websites and digital content that can be easily accessed and used by people with disabilities. This includes ensuring compatibility with screen readers, providing alternative text for images, implementing keyboard navigation, and adhering to web standards and guidelines such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) to ensure equal access and usability
for all users.
Who needs accessibility?
Web accessibility ensures that websites are usable by people with disabilities, covering auditory, cognitive, neurological, physical, speech, and visual impairments. It also benefits users without disabilities, including those using different devices and those facing temporary or situational limitations.
How does that apply to me as a…
Graphic Designer:
- As a graphic designer, understanding web accessibility is crucial for creating inclusive digital experiences.
- By incorporating accessible design principles into your work, such as providing alternative text for images and ensuring color contrast for readability, you can ensure that your designs are usable by people with disabilities.
Web Designer:
- As a web designer, prioritizing accessibility ensures that your designs are usable by all users, including those with disabilities.
- Incorporating features like keyboard navigation, descriptive alternative text for images, and clear typography not only improves the user experience for everyone but also helps you reach a wider audience.