Accessibility of Web Pages

Author: Jaromir Uhrik
Date: 2006/08/21

Web Pages Accessibility

Java programmers use NetBeans IDE for development of different projects. They usually want to test their projects for accessibility. Developer working on desktop Java applications can use a11y-tester but those who develop web applications need some tool for testing accessibility of web pages.

A11Y resource

The main resource related to web accessibility is W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). W3C WAI is the advisory committtee of Section 255 guidelines and Section 508 standards. You can find there many useful information especially in Accessibility Guidelines and Techniques section.

Web pages testing tools

There are many tools providing accessibility testing of web pages. The most of them can be found in the list of tools. Here are some worthwhile alternatives:
A-Prompt
CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology)
Web Accessibility Versatile Evaluator (WAVE)