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title: Intro to Accessibility
teaser: 'Create robust experiences that are usable by all through Inclusive Design.

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tags: accessibility,design
author: Thom Obarski
published_on: 2019-11-13
---

Accessibility is a core principle of the web, a civil right, a great way to
approach product design, and a framework to help guarantee quality. Instead of
excluding potential users and creating legal liability, learn how [Inclusive
Design](https://inclusivedesignprinciples.org/) can help create robust
experiences that are usable by all.

If terms like POUR or WCAG aren't already part of your vocabulary, join [Eric
Bailey](https://twitter.com/ericwbailey) for an overview of the goals, benefits,
and some allowances & tools to get you started in digital accessibility.

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