1. What is Web AccessibilityWeb accessibility means the ability to use the web and for people with disabilities. More specifically, web accessibility means that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate and interact with the web, and can in turn contribute to web content. Additionally, web accessibility also benefits others, such as older adults (elderly people), whose abilities change due to aging. Web accessibility encompasses all disabilities that affect access to the web, such as visual, hearing, verbal and physical, cognitive impairments. and neurological disabilities. How to Use the Web for People with Disabilities disabled people using the Web). Millions of people have disabilities that affect their use of the web. Currently, most websites and most software for the web (web software) have accessibility limitations, which make it difficult or impossible for people with disabilities to use the web. As more accessible Web sites and software become available, people with disabilities can use and contribute to the Web more effectively.2 Why Web Accessibility MattersThe Web is a resource that is becoming increasingly important in many aspects of life: education, employment, government, commerce, healthcare, entertainment, etc. It is important that the web is accessible, to provide equal access and equal opportunities to people with disabilities. An accessible web can also help people with disabilities participate more actively...... middle of paper ......may exclude a segment of the population that has the most to gain from the Internet. Most people do not intend to exclude people with disabilities. As organizations and designers become aware of and implement accessibility, they will ensure that their content is accessible to a wider population.4 ReferencesSUBJECT WIKI for Accessibility- [Online] Available at: http: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility. [Accessed March 18, 2014] WIKI TOPIC for Web Accessibility - [Online] Available at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_accessibility [Accessed March 18, 2014] Web Accessibility Guidelines Web Content (WCAG) [Online] October 2012. Available at: http://www.w3.org/WAI/intro/wcag. [Accessed March 18, 2014] Who is affected by inaccessibility [Online] Available at: http//oregonstate.edu/accessibility/web [Accessed March 18 2014]