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What really is accessibility?
Accessibility means to ensure that all people – with or without disabilities – the opportunity to move, communicate, learn and participate the social life in such a way independent and safe. This is not only to break down physical barriers, but build environments, services and technologies designed for all, from the very beginning.
Because it affects all of us?
Often it is thought that theaccessibility serves only to those who have a disability. In fact, it is a the benefit for the whole society. A ramp it is useful to those who is in a wheelchair, but also a person pushing a stroller. A site web well-designed it is more clear for everyone. The accessibility makes the spaces and services more inclusive, more available and more human.
The three dimensions of accessibility
Physical accessibility and architectural
Relates to the possibility of access and getting around easily in private and public spaces:
- Ramps, lifts and accessible toilets
- Tactile for people who are blind or visually impaired
- Signage readable and well positioned
- Furniture and facilities designed for all
Accessibility digital
A accessible technology it is a technology that it does not exclude. Sites, apps, and digital tools are to be used even by those with disabilities visual, auditory, motor or cognitive:
- Alternative text for images and graphics
- Subtitles and transcripts for audio and video content
- Navigation keyboard and compatibility with screen reader
- Simple interfaces easy, intuitive, and
Accessibility communicative
Understand and be understood is a right. Accessibility communicative ensures that everyone can have access to the information in a clear way:
What the law says?
Accessibility is a right recognized by national laws and european:
- Law 13/1989: removal of architectural barriers
- Law 104/1992: Framework law for the assistance, social integration and rights of persons with disabilities.
- Legislative Decree 106/2018: accessibility digital public bodies
But a good law is not enough: it serves a daily commitment of those who design, build, communicate, and governs.
How can we make a difference?
Promote accessibility is a collective responsibility. Here's how to contribute:
- Progettarand with foresight, thinking to human diversity
- Train and raise the awareness of anyone who works in the fields of public and private
- Monitor and improve the accessibility of spaces and services
- Involve people with disabilities in the choices and decision-making processes
Accessibility it is not an addition, but a fundamental right. Is the keyand for a just societywhere no one goes back. Invest in accessibility means to recognize the value of diversity and build a world in which every person can feeling part of it, the protagonist and a citizen of the full title.
Want to make a difference?
Starts from simple gestures choose a clear language, make accessible your digital content, listens to the needs who lives barriers every day. The inclusion of the choices of daily life.
Have you ever experienced a’positive or negative experience related to accessibility?
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Young man in a wheelchair that communicates through digital tools
Business man who look at the charts while talking on the phone