Glossary of Accessibility Terms

• Accessibility, ‘a11y’ – Web accessibility means that people with ddisa can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the Web, and that they can contribute to the Web. Web accessibility is also benefits people without disabilities.

• ARIA – Technical specifications that illustrate how to make more accessible web pages.

• Screen reader – Software application that allows people with visual impairments to use the computer.

• Validator – Software that can check your web pages for common accessibility errors.