Web
These guidelines cover all information and services delivered via the World Wide Web or using HTML, including web sites and online applications.
If the product or service combines web delivery or HTML with other technologies, then also refer to the guidelines for those other technologies. For example, if you are delivering web-based information or services through a public kiosk, you should also follow the Public Access Terminals Accessibility Guidelines.
How to use the guidelines
1. If you are new to accessibility in general:
Read the section What is Accessibility?
This tells you what is meant by "accessible" and "inaccessible", who it affects and how. It describes the benefits of accessibility for users, producers and service providers.
2. If you are new to Web Accessibility
Read the section About Web Accessibility
This describes the general requirements for the design of accessible Web and the difficulties faced by users.
Planning and Procurement
Tasks:
- Assess a design concept or prototype
- Assess a current offering for accessibility
- Scope accessibility requirements
- Write a design brief or a Request For Tenders (RFT)
Design and Development
Tasks:
- Plan a design project
- Interpret accessibility requirements
- Choose design and implementation techniques
Testing, Assessment and Quality Assurance
Tasks:
- User test a design or prototype
- Assess a design concept or prototype
- Assess a current offering for accessibility
- Scope accessibility requirements
