Designing Accessible Websites

As Tim Berners Lee, inventor of the Web and Director W3C remarks, "the power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone, regardless of disability, is an essential aspect." Information designers have the responsibility of designing accessible Websites for all users. Designing accessibility should be an integral part of the design process, not something peripheral that can be dismissed or ignored out of time or resource contingency. Information designers can take actions to ensure that the Web is truly accessible to everyone:

• When designing a Website, keep a wide range of users in mind.
• Follow W3C Web Content Accessibility guidelines.
• Learn techniques and assistive technology that enhance Web accessibility.
• Test your site with disabled users.
• Test your site on different browsers.
• Be a Web accessibility advocate and help to foster accessibility awareness among your peers.

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