What does web accessibility mean?

This article details the meaning of web accessibility and how UIC strives to achieve full web accessibility.
 

"Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can use the Web. More specifically, Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the Web, and that they can contribute to the Web. Web accessibility also benefits others, including older people with changing abilities due to aging. Web accessibility encompasses all disabilities that affect access to the Web, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities."

Source: Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)

Visit Digital Accessibility Web Page for curated list of resources relating to web accessibility at UIC.

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Technology Solutions provides accessibility consultation services to units and departments. The consultation services cover UIC websites and applications, online courses, electronic documents, and general IT accessibility.