Accessibility and Universal Design

What is Accessibility?

AccessibilityÌýensures everyone can perceive, understand, engage, navigate, and interact with technology regardless of device, software, or productÌýwithoutÌýbarriers.Ìý

AccessibilityÌýis not about disability; it's actually aboutÌýability. It's about making it easy for everyone to:

  • Acquire theÌýsameÌýinformation
  • Engage in theÌýsameÌýinteractions
  • Enjoy theÌýsameÌýservices

AccessibilityÌýis for everyone.

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What is Universal Design?

Universal Design,Ìýthe design that is simple, useful and accommodates a wide range of individual preferences and abilities.

Universal Design means design for everyone.

Make one design that fits everyone including documents, website, and media with captioning.
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Designing for Accessibility Do's and Don'ts (UK Posters)

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