Accessibility
Web Accessibility
There are several reasons why Web accessibility is important:
- use of the Web is spreading rapidly into all areas of society;
- there are barriers on the Web for many types of disabilities;
- millions of people have disabilities that affect access to the Web;
- some Web sites are required to be accessible;
- Web accessibility also has carry-over benefits for other users.
Reference source: http://www.w3.org/Talks/WAI-Intro/slide4-0.html
Cross-Disability
Examples of design requirements for people with different kinds of disabilities include:
Visual:
- described graphics or video;
- well marked-up tables or frames;
- keyboard support, screen reader compatibility;
Hearing:
- captioning for audio, supplemental illustration;
Physical, Speech:
- keyboard or single-switch support;
- alternatives for speech input on voice portals;
Cognitive, Neurological:
- consistent navigation, appropriate language level;
- illustration; no flickering or strobing designs.
Reference source: http://www.w3.org/Talks/WAI-Intro/slide6-0.html
Access keys
This page lists the Access keys used throughout this website and are intended to help users who have difficulty in using pointing devices such as a mouse or who prefer to use keyboard shortcuts. The following information details each of the keyboard shortcut commands available.
Depending upon your browser type use one of the following:
- if Microsoft Internet Explorer 4 then press "Alt" (Mac users press 'CONTROL')
and the access key at the same time
- if Microsoft Explorer 5 press "Alt" (Mac users press 'CONTROL') and the access key then press the enter key.
Access key legend
Access keys are supported by Netscape 6+.
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