Accessibilty and standards

An introduction to web accessibility

"The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect."


Tim Berners Lee, Director of the World Wide Web Consortium

Web accessibility development and software helps people with disabilities to 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. It also benefits others, including older people with changing abilities due to aging.

ICELE aims to showcase a wide range of products and projects, some of which may not achieve AA or AAA rating, but are still good examples of how software is being used to empower people and engage communities. We are keen to showcase a range of software and projects, as a way of inspiring others to deliver similar projects in their own areas.

Before purchasing any product or piloting any software, we recommend that you carry out your own checks to ensure the products you are interested in meet relevant accessibility guidelines. This section is designed to help you learn more about accessibility standards and to understand how to carry out the relevant checks.

Information on Accessibilty and standards