{"id":12864,"date":"2022-09-23T08:56:25","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T12:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/webguide\/?page_id=12864"},"modified":"2025-02-04T14:15:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T19:15:41","slug":"why-accessibility-matters","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/webguide\/accessibility\/why-accessibility-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Accessibility Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s Our Policy<\/h3>\n

The\u00a0UNC Digital Accessibility Policy<\/a> requires compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as Section 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973<\/a>,\u00a0and looks to the\u00a0Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0<\/a> Level AA for guidance in meeting campus accessibility commitments. More information may be obtained on the Digital Accessibility Office<\/a> web site.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s The Right Thing To Do<\/h3>\n

The web is all about providing access, information, and opportunity to as many people as possible. It is only right that the University community fosters inclusivity, and works to ensure that all can participate.<\/p>\n

The importance of digital accessibility goes beyond legal regulations. With nearly 25% of the population living with a disability, web accessibility has become a major focus for organizations worldwide.<\/p>\n

Having an accessible website isn\u2019t only about people with disabilities. While 71% of web users with a disability will simply leave a website that is not accessible, users without disabilities find accessibility features help them navigate a site more effectively. When you maintain an accessible digital presence, all site visitors will benefit.<\/p>\n

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At 1.85 billion people globally, people with disabilities (PWD) represent more than one in four on the planet\u2014 a market larger than China.<\/p>\n

Source: 2020 Global Economics of Disability Annual Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n

Resources<\/h2>\n
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  1. Go through\u00a0Diverse Abilities and Barriers<\/a>\u00a0to get a better understanding of how some users with disabilities are affected by inaccessible sites.<\/li>\n
  2. Watch the videos on\u00a0Web Accessibility Perspectives<\/a> to see how users benefit from accessibility features.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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