Web Accessibility Policy
Web Accessibility Definition
The W3C website defines web accessibility as people with disabilities being able to use the web, however it is much more than just that. It is about allowing users of all types access to information in a manner that is easy to understand. This also means that the information must be accessible from most, if not all, types of computer systems or mobile handheld devices.
The main user needs that web accessibility is concerned with catering to are visual impairments, such as colour blindness or poor eyesight; Motor/Mobility disabilities such as the user being unable to use their hands; Auditory impairments such as deafness; Seizures; and Cognitive/Intellectual disabilities such as dyslexia.
Why is Accessibility importantant?
Web accessibility is becoming increasingly important in the online world because of the rapidly changing needs of the different types of users. It is not just important, but essential, that the ‘web be accessible in order to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with disabilities’, as well as those with alternate needs, whether they be technical or otherwise.
The reasons for providing web accessibility are not just social or ethical, although as outlined above, they too are very important, but there are also economic reasons.
The economic reasons all boil down to one very simple point. If the users cannot access the site, or some of the important information held within it, then they are not going to purchase your product, read your blog and or partake in whatever your sites main purpose is. Attracting and keeping users interesting is the key to maintaining a successful website so if they can’t access the content, the website is not going to be successful.
Users and Accessibilty
Most, if not all, users have been taken into account in regards to the design of this website, ensuring that all users will be able to easily obtain and understand the information held within. However there are a few users in which special care has been taken to make sure they are able to access the website.
These users are those with visual impairment such colour blindness and users that must, for whatever reason, use a keyboard only to access the site.
Accessibility Conformance
AAA level conformance is the level of conformance for the YACSA website. Each page has been validated to this level using the Cynthia Says Validator, the Wave Accessibility Tool and with manual verfication.
For information on the standards that make up AAA conformance please see the W3C Accessibility Guidelines
The YACSA Website Accessibility Guide has been created to aid in keeping th site at AAA level Conformance. It has been written specifically for the websites current requirements and can effectively be used as a basis for keeping the website at AAA level Conformance.
Accessibility Contact
If you see any problems with the website or you have any trouble accessing any information held within, then please don’t hesitate to contact:
Andrew McHugh
Phone: (08) 8211 7546
Email: andrew@yacsa.com.au