This document discusses the importance of inclusive and accessible web design. It promotes open standards, interoperability, and following principles of inclusive design to create equitable and flexible experiences for all users. The key messages are that accessibility is a fundamental human right; interoperability is critical for accessibility to survive; and that inclusive design is the responsibility of everyone involved in creating digital products and services.

1. WELCOME
eAccessibility and the
Inclusive Web

2. "All fine
architectural
values are
human values,
else not
valuable."
Frank Lloyd Wright
Photo via Wikimedia. Creator: Al Ravenna.

3. The World Wide Web
Designed to be Open
& Inclusive

4. Open Standards encourage
‣ Open Source
‣ Open Education
‣ Open Innovation
‣ Open Collaboration
‣ Open Data
inspiring Open Minds

5. Inclusive Design furthers
‣ Inclusive Environments
‣ Inclusive Technology
‣ Inclusive Products
‣ Inclusive Services
‣ Inclusive Education
advancing Inclusive Society

6. Mainstream Technology is not
‣ Inclusive
‣ Universal
‣ User Centred
‣ Accessible
‣ Usable
or Interoperable

7. Interoperability is everything
Why?
Accessibility cannot survive without it.
Accessibility is a fundamental human
right for every single one of us.
Photo via Flickr. Creator: Jolene Van Laar

8. Interoperability and
Inclusive Design are not
interchangeable
But, I wish they were...

9. The Principles of Inclusive Web Design
1. Equitable
2. Flexible
3. Straightforward
4. Perceptible
5. Informative
6. Preventative
7. Tolerant
8. Effortless
9. Accommodating
10. Consistent

10. Interoperability
enables Access Device Neutrality
allowing Choice and Opportunity
for Diverse Users
providing Different User Experiences,
Equally Valuable Outcomes

11. Who is responsible?
Everyone
Who is Everyone?
Photo via Flickr. Creator: woodley wonderworks

13. Design for Inclusion
Follow Standards, Guidelines & Best Practices.
‣ Inclusive
Think ‣ Universal
‣ User Centred
Create ‣ Accessible

14. "Human rights are moral
principles which apply
equally to all human beings,
without qualification."
Dr. Evelyn Kallen

15. Any Questions?
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