Accessibility (a11y)

Designing products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. Accessibility is just one aspect of inclusive design

Why it matters

Around one in six people live with a significant disability, and everyone moves through temporary ones — a broken arm, a bright pavement, a screaming toddler on one hip. Accessible products are not a niche kindness; they are products that keep working when conditions stop being ideal.

The numbers

1 in 6 — people worldwide live with significant disability (WHO)
WCAG 2.2 — the current standard
A, AA, AAA — conformance levels; AA is the common target

Related terms

Inclusive Design
Keyboard Navigation
User-Centric Design

Go deeper in Learn UX

The importance of Accessibility Equity & Accessibility
WCAG and accessibility law Equity & Accessibility

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