Metropolitan State University

ICS 225 Web Design and Implementation

Readings on Accessibility

Overview: http://www.w3.org/WAI/gettingstarted/Overview.html

Introduction to accessibility: http://www.w3.org/WAI/intro/accessibility.php

Ten Quick Tips to Make Accessible Web Sites: http://www.w3.org/WAI/References/QuickTips/

Why is Accessibility Important to Your Business (Social Factors): http://www.w3.org/WAI/bcase/soc.html

Optional Additional Materials:

• Accessibility testing:

Bobby – free page tester: http://webxact.watchfire.com/

Other accessibility testing tools: http://www.w3.org/WAI/ER/existingtools.html

• How People With Disabilities Use the Web: http://www.w3.org/WAI/EO/Drafts/PWD-Use-Web/20041210