Web Standards are guidelines used by web designers to help ensure that users have proper access to the information provided on the websites they visit.
By adhering to these standards, not only website users with disabilities, but everyone can enjoy a more effective experience of the internet.
Websites built to standards should be easier for search engines to find, faster to load and consistent in function and appearance, regardless of the browser or device being used.
Accessibility to Your Website for those with Disabilities
As a school, you will already understand the importance of accessibility. Your website should be an important information resource, so regardless of ability, it must be easily accessible to all those who wish to view it.
Many people have disabilities that affect their use of the web. Colour-blindness may prevent the user distinguishing the colour of text from the page background or a physical disability that prevents a user from using a mouse is known as an accessibility barrier.
Accessibility barriers can be overcome by following a set of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
VisuaLearning websites are designed and built to conform to these accessibility guidelines. For those with colour-blindness it is simple to change the colours to suit them. Those unable to use the mouse are able to navigate the site with their keyboard.
For more information on Web Accessibility please visit: The Web Accessibility Initiative Website