The case for it.
WHO IT AFFECTS
People with permanent impairments of vision, hearing, movement or cognition
People with temporary impairments: an injury, an eye infection
People in difficult situations: bright sunlight, a noisy place, one hand occupied, an old device, a poor connection
WHAT THAT MEANS
Accessibility work benefits far more people than it is usually credited for.
WHAT IT ALSO PRODUCES
Clearer structure Better contrast Larger targets Content that works without images or scripts
Those help everyone.
WHAT IT IS NOT
A feature added at the end A checklist completed once A cost with no return
WHAT IT COSTS
Very little, when built in.
Considerably more, when retrofitted.
WHAT OBLIGATIONS MAY APPLY
Depending on your sector and customers.
Take advice on your position.
WHERE TO START
Contrast, keyboard access, labels, and headings.
Those four address a large proportion of problems.
