Thinking about Accessibility and Usability

  • A Web site can comply with open standards.
  • A Web site can pass all the automated accessibility checks.
  • A Web site can appear to be accessible

BUT

  • An accessible Web site is not necessarily usable.
  • The best way to test for usability is by involving the users themselves.
  • Accessibility and usability is an evolving process, not a static one.
  • This should be reflected in policies.

So, how will WCAG meet today’s challenges?

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