In our view accessibility simply means that everyone can "access" the content of a web site.

This does not mean that the site has to be "boring" or meeting the "lowest common denominator", but rather that the site uses a variety of accessible methods and simple techniques to ensure that the content of the site is available to all.

There is no reason to exclude pictures just because a blind person cannot see them, moreover, the meaning of a picture should be accessible in some other way, so that someone with a visual impairment can access, such as a text file that can be accessed by a speech browser or a spoken description in an audio file.

Likewise, if your site has video footage, it is wise to include a written transcript or subtitles for the hard of hearing.

Also, if you intend to use multimedia formats to supplement and enhance the site, keep the core content simple, easy to use and to the point.

Accessbility also means inclusivity of the following types of users:

• Visually impared (screen and mouse issues)
• Motor impared (mouse and keyboard issues)
• Hard of hearing (for audio material)
• Low technology browsers and equipment
• Mobile technlogy (limited speed, screen size, navigation etc.)