2: What is accessibility?

What is accessibility?

Caption: Curb cuts are essential for people in wheelchairs, but also benefit cyclists and people pushing strollers.

  • Accessibility means providing equal access to information and services regardless of a user's physical or developmental abilities or impairments. For example, many of us use curb cuts, motion-activated door openers, elevators, and other features that provide access to people with disabilities.
  • Accessibility ensures that people with and without disabilities can access the same information, perform the same tasks, and receive the same services.

Outline

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. What is accessibility?
  • 3. The Law
  • 4. Who benefits from accessibility?
  • 5. Make Your Own Workplace Accessible
  • 6. Resources