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Web accessibility involves creating an inclusive environment for the disable population on the web by designing websites that takes into account the diverse challenges they face. Accessible webs should take into account the visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges of users.

Everyone benefits from accessible websites. As the disabled population no longer represents a minority, everyone will at some point go through a primary or permanent disability. Everyone can benefit from accessible websites that provide helpful illustrations, organized content and clear navigation. This eases the use of websites and in turn reduces time spent trying to figure things out on the web.

Every website and blog should be accessible in other to create an inclusive online environment for everyone. This will enable the web realize its potential. The web will be a better technology if it includes everyone and not just the “competent”.

The biggest challenge of making website accessible is organizing web content in a dynamic way that effectively meets the needs of a very diverse demographic.