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accessibility

accessibility

46 3.8
How easy it is for people with disabilities to use a website or app with tools that help them
  • noun
  • /ˌæk.sɛs.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
  • Texting
translation icon : accesibilidad web
  • The main Priority 1 accessibility error was not providing alternative text for images.
  • web accessibility
  • website accessibility
  • accessibility guidelines

And so that the accessibility piece is critical to to that idea.

Examples

  • How then do we address the issues of accessibility and quality?

    Academic text (1996)

  • So now we have created for various amazing people online accessibility on our learning platform.

  • So for for folks who cannot see the screen well or at all, let us know if you have any accessibility issues or suggestions.

  • All colleges reported some attention to accessibility in the development of their websites.

    Academic text (2006)

  • But how do we move beyond structural accessibility issues and make K-12 learning materials more accessible as well?

    Academic text (2004)

  • Most interviewees provided recommendations for improving the accessibility of information technology.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Consequently, colleges must understand web accessibility issues and be able to address access barriers faced by students with disabilities.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The website was designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring that all users, including those with disabilities, can navigate it easily.

  • Improving accessibility for individuals with hearing impairments was a priority during the app development process.

  • The school's commitment to accessibility means that all digital resources are compatible with assistive technologies.

Antonyms

inaccessibility
2 8.3

A state when people cannot reach or get something easily

How Accessible

accessibility
  • Texting
46 3.8
accessibility
22 3.4

Surface Forms

accessibility singular
accessibilities plural

Morphology

accessibility = accessible (transparent) = accessible + ity

The specialized computing sense is formed from 'accessible' + '-ity' and denotes the quality of being accessible for users (including those with disabilities).

Etymology

Accessibility comes from access meaning 'a way to reach' and the ending -able meaning 'can', so in computing it tells how easy it is for people to reach and use websites and apps. That's why digital accessibility means making content simple to read and control, for example with screen readers or good keyboard navigation.