The most important thing to know is that all users have diverse abilities and barriers
Each individual is unique. People have diverse abilities, skills, tools, preferences, and expectations that can impact how they use the web.
From https://www.w3.org/WAI/people-use-web/abilities-barriers/
An individual’s uniqueness can be related to
- Perception (hearing, feeling, and seeing)
- Presentation (distinguishing and understanding)
- Input (typing, writing, and clicking)
- Interaction (navigating and finding)
- Age-related impairments
- Multiple disabilities
- Health conditions
- Changing abilities
- Temporary impairments
- Situational limitations
Watch the video below and learn more about the experiences of some users.
Which users commonly experience web accessibility barriers?
- People with auditory disabilities
- People with cognitive, learning, and neurological disabilities
- People with physical disabilities
- People with speech disabilities
- People with visual disabilities
Accessibility for All 