Information for Web page developers

	Welcome Web page developers
	Web page developers can make a huge difference in the lives of people with disabilities. By making accessibility an integral part of Web design, you also improve the opportunities for elderly people and others to use the Web to its full potential. Regardless of their individual capabilities, users benefit from cleaner code, greater browser compatibility, better search functionality and improved consistency of design and navigation. On this page, you'll find development tools and links to useful information.

Web Accessibility regulations and guidelines

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) coordinates with organizations around the world in promoting the Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). Accessibility of the Web is pursued primarily through five areas of work: technology, guidelines, tools, education and outreach, and research and development. HP is a member of W3C, a sponsor of WAI, and a member of the Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG) of WAI.

Industry standards

Government standards

Development tools

There are a number of tools that can help Web page developers make pages more accessible. Among them are:

The W3C evaluation tools page contains a collection of information about evaluation and repair tools that Web page developers can use to make their Web pages more accessible.

Development tips

Screen readers and screen magnification on the Web

Three short videos from the University of Wisconsin introduce screen readers and screen magnification. They explain tips for Web designers and provide excellent demonstrations.

RNIB, a UK's charity, offers information, support and advice to people with sight problems. Screen magnification is a major section in their Web Access Centre.

Multimedia

Just as an image is a non-text element, multimedia presentations are non-text elements and are inaccessible to some users. For example, some users may be deaf, hard of hearing, in a noisy environment, or using a device without a sound card. Similarly, not all users can see the video portion of the presentation.

Development checklist

This Checkpoints for Web Content Accessibility checklist may be used to review a page or site for accessibility. The document is an appendix to the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.