Developing and Publicising a Workable Accessibility Strategy
http://www.ariadne.ac.uk/issue38/phipps/

Phipps, Lawrie, Sue Harrison, David Sloan and Betty Willder
Ariadne
2004

Abstract:

This article looks at the increasing need for developers of institutional and educational websites to develop and follow a strategy for ensuring optimal accessibility of online content. In particular the need is stressed for careful thought about the aims of such a strategy, and to ensure that the strategy meets a balance between ambition, legal responsibility and equitable access to learning and teaching. As an example, the need for a well written public online accessibility statement is discussed, not only as a demonstration of awareness and proactivity, but also as an important factor in its own right in optimising access.