One of the hot topics of recent years has been ‘web accessibility.’ And for good reason. The industry is finally accepting responsibility for providing access to information for anyone using a website, or indeed an intranet.

Despite this trend, a great deal of confusion and misunderstanding continues to surround the subject, and this may be stopping many from taking the necessary action. This paper is not a step by step guide to making an accessible website, but rather a quick overview to point readers in the right direction.

It’s not just for the disabled

Accessibility is all about people. An accessible website or intranet is one which allows visitors to make effective use of it