M5: Tools to Provide Accessibility

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Websites incorporate certain tools to help those with disabilities such as deafness, physical disabilities, and poor vision.  Some examples shown below can prove helpful in navigating websites just as for normal people.  Users have specific do's and don'ts when it comes to web design.









Source:

Digital Synopsis.  Tips to Make Your Website user-friendly for People with Disabilities.  https://digitalsynopsis.com/design/web-designing-for-accessibility/

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  1. Tiago PuglisiApril 17, 2018 at 12:52 PM

    Hey Jay! When I was for this specific topic on the internet, I found ver similar things. Colorblind is a very difficult disability and I don't really think about it when I am designing anything for my specific audience or products. I guess there are some rules to follow, as we studied. In my opinion, most of the big electronic websites such as apple store or google store are doing a great job designing their website. They layout is very simple, modern and bold. I love that they always use images to compliment their products and their typography and colors are impeccable!

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