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Tips for improving accessibility of web pages

The use of Internet Explorer Release 4.0 or above would give better support to the illustrations in the following web pages.

We often notice that buildings and shopping malls have their washrooms and pathways designed with considerations for wheelchair users. Pedestrian traffic lights use different sounds to assist vision impaired people to cross the road. The MTR stations also use markers and audio signals to guide the visually impaired to the platforms. Similarly, when IT solutions are implemented, accessibility and equal opportunities are important considerations.

The objective of this web page is to provide useful tips on how to improve the accessibility of web pages with special emphasis on the needs of users who are vision or hearing impaired.

Related Information

o What accessibility means and the benefits of making web pages more accessible

o Assistive Tools for accessing web pages (devices and software)

o Different Approaches

o Tips for making your web pages more accessible

o What governments are doing?

o Guidelines on Dissemination of Information through Government Homepages

o Related links

Related Seminars

o 2007.08.31 Seminar on "Building a Customer-centric & Accessible Website - The GovHK Experience"

o 2006.10.27 "Barrier-free Webpage Benefits All in the New Information Age" Seminar

o 2004.12.20 "Good Web Page Design - Barrier Free is the Key" Seminar

o 2003.11.28 Seminar on Usability and Accessibility Considerations in Website Implementation

o 2002.11.13 Seminar on Usability and Accessibility Considerations in Website Implementation

o 2002.01.22 Seminar on Usability and Accessibility Considerations in Website Implementation

o 2001.09.28 Seminar on Usability and Accessibility Considerations in Website Implementation

o 2001.01.05 Seminar on Enhancing Web Accessibility

Disclaimer: The web pages in this section aim to enhance the awareness of the readers on the subject of accessibility and serve as a brief introduction on the basic concepts. For detail requirement and implementation purpose, visitors are encouraged to visit the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) web site for a more comprehensive coverage. While best effort has been made to ensure the information in this section is correct, no warranty or guarantee is given to the accuracy, usefulness of the content hosted. The Government of the HKSAR accepts no liability for any loss and damages arising from or related to the use of the contents.

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