An Examination of Web Site Accessibility Issues

Authors

Melissa Bundrick, Georgia College and State University
Tanya Goette, Georgia College and State University
S. A. Humphries, Georgia College and State University
Dale Young, Georgia College and State University

Abstract

The Web is becoming more important for communication andfor data access. Unfortunately, not all Web sites are accessible for all users. Web accessibility is concerned with overcoming the barriers that users with disabilities face when they try to access information on Web sites. Currently, for disabled users, the Web presents many barriers that make it dijfiult to use. These barriers can be addressed by organizational commitment and by improved development techniques. This paper examines how Web accessibility standards and legal mandates are affecting the design of corporate and governmental Web sites, and how the rate of adoption can be improved through increased awareness and education. In addition. It discusses the current need to create a methodology to assess the accessibility skills of information systems developers.

Recommended Citation

Bundrick, Melissa; Goette, Tanya; Humphries, S. A.; and Young, Dale (2006) "An Examination of Web Site Accessibility Issues," Communications of the IIMA: Vol. 6: Iss. 2, Article 2.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58729/1941-6687.1306
Available at: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/ciima/vol6/iss2/2