“The degree to which a product, device, service, or environment is available to as many people as possible.” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility
•Wheelchair access? •Restrooms? •Copies of papers? •Sign language interpreters? •Quiet places for conversations? •Braille copies of the printed material? •Volunteers to describe and guide? •Food allergies or religious preferences? •Flashing lights?
To undertake or promote research and development of (…) new technologies, including information and communications technologies, mobility aids, devices and assistive technologies, suitable for persons with disabilities, giving priority to technologies at an affordable cost; http://www.un.org/disabilities/convention/conventionfull.shtml
A short, localized word or phrase that succinctly describes the control or view, but does not identify the element’s type. A brief, localized phrase that describes the results of an action on an element.
1. Descriptive text in UI controls 2. Do not convey meaning with color 3. Minimize text input 4. Semantic HTML markup 5. Avoid scrolling 6. Do not use gestures alone 7. Allow zooming