Accessibility
Why?
Accessibility ensures that as many people as possible can use your website, regardless of ability. Accessibility not only improves the usability of a website for those who may have a disability but can also improve the website’s experience for the population as a whole. This phenomenon is referred to as the curb-cut effect and can make the website easier to navigate for everyone. Therefore, making a website accessible is not only the right thing to do, but can also make the website easier and more efficient for all users.
How?
There are many ways to make a website accessible for everyone. For example, web designers may utilize features such as accessible headings, alternative text on images, and descriptive link texts. Web designers may also choose to change the font color or size on a website or provide a written transcript of any videos embedded into the website. For more information on how to make a website more accessible, visit the Criterion Web Compliance Page.
Openness
Why?
Since the introduction of the web in the 90s, one of its most attractive features is the ability for anyone to publish anything without the barriers of traditional publishing. As a result, people have been able to connect with one another across the globe to collaborate on projects, inspire one another, and offer advice on how to fix various problems.
How?
Openness on the internet is a spectrum. Web designers choose to make their underlying code open and available, but charge for the final product. Other companies may choose to make their content open and available but require a license. The degree of openness may also rely on the final product being advertised.
