Digital accessibility
Digital accessibility is the degree to which digital content and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical or cognitive limitations. It's important because more and more of our daily lives are happening online - we use the internet for work, education, social interaction, and entertainment. If certain groups of people can't benefit from these digital opportunities, they fall further behind in a society that's increasingly dependent on digital technologies.
Unfortunately, digital accessibility is still a big problem. Many websites, apps, and other online services aren't properly accessible to people with disabilities, meaning they're difficult to use or don't work at all for some people. This is a big problem because it means that some people are excluded from the digital world - and with it, important opportunities and possibilities.
International standard for digital accessibility
To improve digital accessibility, as a Rotterdam agency with many clients in the government sector, we need to focus on creating websites that are accessible to everyone - regardless of their limitations. Fortunately, there are several good tools that can help us create accessible digital content and services. One of these tools is Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), an international standard for digital accessibility. WCAG provides businesses and organizations with guidelines for creating digital content and services that are accessible to people with all types of disabilities.
- Make sure your website or app has good navigation so people can easily find what they're looking for.
- Make sure your website or app has a good search function so people can easily find what they're looking for.
- Make sure your website or app provides clear and accessible information so people can understand what's happening.
- Make sure your website or app is user-friendly so people can easily interact with the content and services you offer.
It's important to remember that digital accessibility is not just a matter for people with disabilities. It's something that we all have to deal with because we all rely on digital content and services. If we want to ensure that everyone has access to the same online opportunities, we need to focus on creating accessible digital content and services.
Robin
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Creative Developer en Toegankelijkheidsspecialist
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