Menu Accessibility It refers to the ability to access the Web and its contents by all people regardless of the disability (physical, intellectual or technical) that they present or those that derive from the context of use (technological or environmental). This quality is closely related to usability . When websites are designed with accessibility in mind, all users can access the content on equal terms. For example, when a site has a semantically correct XHTML code, an alternative equivalent text is provided to the images and the links are given a meaningful name, this allows blind users to use screen readers or Braille lines to access the content. . When videos have closed captions, users with hearing difficulties will be able to fully understand them. If the contents are written in simple language and illustrated with diagrams and animations, users with dyslexia or learning disabilities are better able to understand them. If the size of the text is large enough, it can be easily read by visually impaired users. Similarly, the appropriate size of buttons or hotspots can make them easier to use for users who cannot control the mouse precisely. If actions that depend on a specific device are avoided (pressing a key, clicking the mouse) the user will be able to choose the device that suits him best. Limitations The limitations in the accessibility of the Web sites can be: Visual : In its different degrees, from low vision to total blindness , as well as problems distinguishing colors (Color Blindness ). Motor : Difficulty or inability to use hands, including tremors, muscle slowness, etc., due to diseases such as Parkinson's , muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, amputations ... Hearing : Deafness or hearing impairment. Cognitive : Learning difficulties ( dyslexia , dyscalculia , etc.) or cognitive disabilities that affect memory, attention, logical abilities, etc. Web accessibility guidelines The highest body within the Internet hierarchy that is responsible for promoting accessibility is the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), especially its Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) working group. In 1999 the WAI published version 1.0 of its Web accessibility guidelines. Over time they have become an internationally accepted benchmark. In December 2008 the WCAG 2.0 was approved as an official recommendation. These guidelines are divided into three blocks: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) They are aimed at webmasters and indicate how to make the contents of the website accessible. Author's Tool Accessibility Guidelines (ATAG) They are aimed at the developers of the software used by webmasters, so that these programs facilitate the creation of accessible sites. Accessibility Guidelines for User Agents (UAAG) They are aimed at the developers of User Agents (browsers and the like), so that these programs facilitate access to Web sites for all users. Contact us Carretera León-Carrizo (LE-441) KM 8.5 24282 - Ferral del Bernesga León (SPAIN) Tel: 00 34 987 319 888 Fax: 00 34 987 285 152 web@huevosleon.es Download business card Gallery Selection, packaging, distribution and marketing of eggs and poultry products of the highest quality. Location and contact Carretera León-Carrizo (LE-441) KM 8,5 24282 - Ferral del Bernesga León (SPAIN) Tel: 00 34 987 319 888 Fax: 00 34 987 285 152 web@huevosleon.es Map Navigation Business Products Distribution Qualilty Contact Legal texts Home Legal notice Privacy Policy Cookies policy Accessibility Accessibility Web optimized for the latest versions of: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome. Development website with valid CSS Accessibility AA (auto validation) Read our section about Accessibility .