WorldEnable - Web Accessibility considered in web design

Considering Web Accessibility in Web Design is a presentation at the International symposium Integrating Differences: Theories & Applications of Universal Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York, October 18-20, 2001

Powerpoint Presentation

Considering Web Accessibility
in Web Design

Presented by Leo Valdes
Vision Office, North Vancouver, BC, Canada

The tremendous growth of the Internet has resulted in the availability of millions of Web pages to a global audience. This presentation examines the challenge of designing appealing and accessible Web pages. Considerations in meeting established Web accessibility standards are explored through new developments in Web technology.

The five considerations: Content, Aesthetics, Accessibility, Usability and Sustainability Five areas are considered in the design of a web site. Most web sites designers put emphasis on aesthetics and cutting-edge usability, unaware of how these compromise the accessibility and sustainability of the site. It is not surprising that less than a quarter of the world's web sites are useful to persons with disabilities, seniors and modem users. The most important message of this presentation is actually the simplest: Know your audience.

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