Accessible Design

Noun · Hacker Culture

Definitions

  1. Designing products, interfaces, and experiences so they are usable by people with a wide range of abilities, including those using assistive technologies. In tech culture, accessible design is both an ethical responsibility and a practical quality standard.

    In plain English: Designing things so more people, including those with disabilities, can use them effectively.

    Example: "The redesign prioritized accessible design by improving color contrast, keyboard navigation, and screen-reader labeling from the start instead of treating them as later fixes."

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