What is accessibility, and why is it important?

This lesson introduces the concept of web accessibility, explaining what it is, why it’s important, and how it benefits everyone. It covers key principles from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and addresses common misconceptions about accessibility. The lesson highlights the importance of creating accessible websites from the outset. It presents tangible examples of the difficulties faced by people with disabilities, such as low-contrast text and inaccessible interactive elements. — View this video and others on Learn: https://learn.wordpress.org/course/intermediate-wordpress-user/ 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Technical terms 1:57 Misconceptions 3:35 Statistics 4:29 Why it’s important 7:08 Conclusion Script writer: Ronny Shani Presenter: Wes Theron Video editor: Ervan Yuffrizal