Web Accessibility Guidelines

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is the primary international organization responsible for developing and establishing international standards for the Web. In 2008, the Consortium implemented the Web Accessibility Initiative, a set of strategies, standards, and resources designed to make the Web accessible to people with disabilities. Below are links to some of the key components of the initiative.

• WAI Accessibility Fundamentals
• WAI Accessibility Principles
• WAI Accessibility, Usability & Inclusion
• WAI Guidelines
• WAI International Laws & Policies
• WAI Planning & Policies
• WAI Teaching Tools

Wikipedia on Web Accessibility Guidelines

Accessibility Solutions

• Developer software like Dreamweaver and Frontpage includes features that build accessibility into the design process. 
• Level Access - Consultant that works with corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions in order to develop and implement digital accessibility solutions.
• WebAIM - Another accessibility consultant.

Web Tools

• Accessibility Checker - Free web tool that scans websites, identifies accessibility issues, and provides instructions on how to fix them.
• Web Accessibility - Level Access' free web accessibility tool.

Dozens more accessibility evaluation tools are available on the W3C site.

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