Accessibility

While doing research, I came across the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), which happens to be published by the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative. Not only are these guidelines about making content more accessible for disabled users, but also for all user agents, including highly limited devices.

There are three priority levels to these guidelines:

Priority 1: Web developers must satisfy these requirements, otherwise it will be impossible for one or more groups to access the Web content.

Priority 2: Web developers should satisfy these requirements, otherwise some groups will find it difficult to access the Web content.

Priority 3: Web developers may satisfy these requirements, in order to make it easier for some groups to access the Web content.

Web accessibility in general aims to address: Visual, Mobility, Auditory, Seizures, and Cognitive issues amongst users. By following the 14 guidelines of the WCAG, you should be able to make your website accessible.

I think it's important to keep your website accessible because you want all users to be able to see and read your content. If someone with a disability tries to access your website, with say a screen reader, if your website isn't accessible for them, the screen reader won't be able to communicate the content properly. It's almost as if you're keeping these users out and only allowing fully able users into your "club".