Question+7-+Accessibility+of+Websites

Class 7 - Why is accessibility in websites important? Do you know of or visit any accessible sites regularly? If so, what ones?

Accessibility websites are extremely important because they make it possible for EVERYONE to access the web. I think the ways that there are legal mandates to make websites accessible and that there are law suits for websites that are not accessible is a fight that needs to be done for people with disabilities to be treated equally. I am glad there are websites help web designers to see if they are up to code for their websites. I think that this is a shift in the right direction and will only continue until all websites are accessible. I do not know if I go to accessible websites regularly or not because I did not know what to look for. I use google often and now that Amazon is up to code...I do go there frequently so yes I do go to accessible websites. I think our school website is pretty accessible because it is plain and the text can be enlarged.

I liked how the woman said it in the video clip: There are 3 reasons to make websites/materials accessible. It's RIGHT, it's SMART (compatible with current and upcoming technology) and it's THE LAW! I can't say that I have had to explore these options for myself or a student recently but it is really wonderful to know how to do so. As the data and experience has shown, we have an aging population. This population is probably the most computer savvy as it has ever been, so they seem most likely to be able to access these options. My parents did not use computers but I certainly do! I will certainly be more aware of the legalities around web accessibility and be on the lookout for the tools.