This document discusses the importance of inclusive and accessible web design. It promotes open standards, interoperability, and following principles of inclusive design to create equitable and flexible experiences for all users. The key messages are that accessibility is a fundamental human right; interoperability is critical for accessibility to survive; and that inclusive design is the responsibility of everyone involved in creating digital products and services.
6. Mainstream Technology is not
‣ Inclusive
‣ Universal
‣ User Centred
‣ Accessible
‣ Usable
or Interoperable
7. Interoperability is everything
Why?
Accessibility cannot survive without it.
Accessibility is a fundamental human
right for every single one of us.
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9. The Principles of Inclusive Web Design
1. Equitable
2. Flexible
3. Straightforward
4. Perceptible
5. Informative
6. Preventative
7. Tolerant
8. Effortless
9. Accommodating
10. Consistent
10. Interoperability
enables Access Device Neutrality
allowing Choice and Opportunity
for Diverse Users
providing Different User Experiences,
Equally Valuable Outcomes
11. Who is responsible?
Everyone
Who is Everyone?
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12.
13. Design for Inclusion
Follow Standards, Guidelines & Best Practices.
‣ Inclusive
Think ‣ Universal
‣ User Centred
Create ‣ Accessible
14. "Human rights are moral
principles which apply
equally to all human beings,
without qualification."
Dr. Evelyn Kallen
15. Any Questions?
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