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Technology 5 ways web designers can build accessible websites
Candice So @candice_so
Published: April 7th, 2014
For some, being able to tap into the vast amount of information on the Internet is a privilege – and in the eyes of others, it’s a right. Either way, web designers can help more people get the information they need online, just by building websites everyone can use.
In a blog post for Toronto-based New Design Group Inc., Alexandra Tanasa writes about how website designers can ensure they’re compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
As more and more of the world is coming online, the act recognizes people with disabilities should also be able to access the Internet with ease, so AODA recommends website designers follow the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
While AODA has been in force and mandatory for private companies since January 2012, it’s still worth revisiting what makes a website accessible and easy to visit for everyone.
Here are four main principles from WCAG:
1. Websites should be perceivable, meaning users can perceive the information [...]