An overview of how to make your web site accessible to people with disabilities. However, it is likely that in the future all organizations that receive public funding will be required to maintain accessible web sites. And, in 1996, a US Department of Justice Opinion stated that the Internet did need to be accessible to people with visual impairments.
Web designers can use descriptive tags to explain images and tables.
People who are unable to use a standard mouse can use keyboard shortcuts or other assistive technologies. Pages with simple color schemes and limited animation also help people with cognitive disabilities. It is not difficult to make a web site accessible to people with disabilities. A little time and attention to detail can make all the difference to a person with a disability who is using the Internet. Links to the W3C's various publications will follow below.