Web Accessibility Facts 10 Things You Didn t Know

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Web Accessibility: 10 Facts You Might Not Know


Discover some essential insights into web accessibility with these ten key facts. For a comprehensive guide on why making your site accessible is beneficial, check out our step-by-step guide.

1. Legal Deadlines

By October 2004, all aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) became part of British law, setting a firm deadline for website accessibility compliance.

2. The Role of the DRC

The Disabled Rights Commission (DRC) is a government-funded entity established by the Disability Rights Commission Act of 1999 to combat discrimination and promote good practices for disabled individuals.

3. Compliance Studies

The DRC tested over 1,000 UK websites and warned that many businesses might not be adhering to equal access laws, predicting that legal challenges are imminent.

4. Prevalence of Disability

In the UK, one in seven people, approximately 8.5 million, have some form of disability (Source: DRC).

5. Vision Impairment Statistics

Two million people in the UK live with a vision impairment (Source: Royal National Institute of the Blind).

6. Color Blindness

About 8-10% of the male population experiences some form of color blindness, which is more common in men.

7. Legal Precedents

The first successful accessibility lawsuit (Barry Maguire vs. Sydney Olympics Organising Committee) resulted in $20,000 in damages but incurred millions in legal and web development costs.

8. AOL Case Study

AOL settled a case with the US National Federation of the Blind, which continues to impact their reputation.

9. Media Critiques

In February 2003, the Guardian criticized Abbey National plc for poor web design and inaccessibility, indicating potential scrutiny by the DRC.

10. Broad Benefits

Accessibility standards benefit not only disabled users but also enhance web access via phones and PDAs. By 2006, 993 million people were expected to use such devices to access the internet.

Incorporating accessibility into web design isn't just a legal obligation?"it's a gateway to broader usability and inclusivity.

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