According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people live with disabilities – with more than 100 million people having significant difficulties in functioning.
A number of these disabilities affect access to information technologies. Many of the same individuals who run into barriers that impede access to information technologies could benefit most from using them.
Given the importance of the internet, web accessibility is critically important for people with disabilities around the world, including people with auditory, cognitive, physical, neurological and visual disabilities. It is likewise important for those with accessibility needs because of aging.
Providing accessible web content can also benefit people who do not have disabilities but who are experiencing situational barriers. For example, when accessing the internet from devices with small screens or in low bandwidth situations, or when experiencing barriers because of language or literacy levels, accessibility solutions can significantly improve access.
The National Apartment Association Education Institute (NAAEI) is committed to ensuring equal access for people with disabilities. As potential members, customers and employees of NAAEI, they are important contributors to NAAEI’s business success and should not be excluded, but rather welcomed, into the NAAEI family.
NAAEI endeavors to maximize the access of people with disabilities to this website.
NAAEI is actively working to produce web content intended to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1/2.2 AA.
NAAEI also works with its third-party resource providers to ensure their content also meets WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us at webaccessibility@naahq.org.
