web accessibility

noun

UK /wɛb əkˌsɛsɪˈbɪlɪti/

US /wɛb əkˌsɛsəˈbɪləti/

Web accessibility means making websites easy for everyone to use, including people who cannot see or hear well.

The school added captions to its videos to improve web accessibility for deaf students.

SYNONYMS

digital accessibility online accessibility inclusive web design accessible web design

RELATED WORDS

screen reader alt text WCAG usability assistive technology

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The practice of designing websites so people with disabilities can use them without barriers.

Web accessibility guidelines help developers build sites that work with screen readers.

3. The quality of a website being reachable and usable by all visitors, regardless of ability or device.

Testing with a keyboard is a simple way to check web accessibility.

4. Legal and ethical standards that require online content to be available to people with disabilities.

Many countries have laws that make web accessibility mandatory for public services.