
Inclusive Web Design: Creating Accessible Websites for Every User
Course Description
In today’s digital world, designing for accessibility is not just a best practice—it's a necessity. Inclusive web design ensures that websites are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. This guide explores the principles and techniques that make a website more accessible, covering everything from color contrast and font readability to keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility. We delve into accessibility standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and discuss how they can be implemented effectively to ensure that users with various needs can navigate and interact with your site. Additionally, we address the importance of testing websites for accessibility and using tools like WAVE and Axe to identify and fix potential issues. By focusing on inclusive design, web designers can create websites that provide an equal and seamless user experience for all, fostering greater engagement, customer satisfaction, and compliance with legal accessibility requirements.