An interface is accessible if it allows anyone to access it.
About 15% of the population has some type of disability. If we do not take into account accessibility when building software, we are preventing the use of a large number of users.
In this video I tell you more about what accessibility is about, what types of disabilities there are and how is it related with social inclusion.
Frequently asked questions
What is an accessible interface?
An interface that allows anyone to access it.
Why does accessibility matter?
Because it is estimated that around 15% of the population has some kind of disability: if we don't take it into account, we leave out a large number of users.
Keep reading: Accessibility levels and Accessible software is not just for people with disabilities. If you want to go deeper, I recommend the course Introduction to software testing.