A11y promotes equity
by removing barriers that prevent people from engaging online.
A11y supports legal and human rights
Under frameworks like the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and laws such as the DDA (Australia) and AS EN 301 509
A11y improves usability for everyone
Including older users, people in low-bandwidth environments, and those using mobile or alternative devices.
A11y drives innovation
by encouraging inclusive design and adaptive technology.
A11y reduces risk
by helping organizations avoid complaints, legal challenges, and reputational damage.
Resources
Microsoft Inclusive Design
This manual is a comprehensive introduction to the world of inclusive design. Learn the basics and shift your design thinking toward universal solutions.
OZeWAI
OZeWAI is the professional association for Australian digital accessibility specialists and organisations. They host online events, partner with events across the country and provide resources, including their Consultancy Directory for finding qualified Digital Accessibility Experts.
PDF Association: Techniques for Accessible PDF
In this resource, each PDF Technique page provides a minimal example demonstrating either a single technique or an example of a failure.
South Australia Online Accessibility Toolkit
Co-designed with the community and industry experts. Watch our short introduction video about how (and why) we created this toolkit.
W3C WAI
The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) develops standards and support materials to help you understand and implement accessibility.