QS-ranking refers to the ranking system developed by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a global higher education research company. QS-rankings provide an assessment and comparison of universities and institutions worldwide based on various criteria, such as academic reputation, faculty quality, research output, student satisfaction, international diversity, and employer reputation. The rankings aim to provide students, researchers, and institutions with insights into the performance and reputation of universities across different disciplines and regions. QS-rankings are widely recognized and influential in the field of higher education and serve as a valuable resource for prospective students seeking to make informed decisions about their educational pursuits.
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Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 3.0: Empowering Visually Impaired Learners With Inclusive Web Design
Copyright: © 2023
|Pages: 24
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8737-2.ch012
Abstract
This chapter explores web accessibility, focusing on empowering visually impaired learners through inclusive design. It highlights the importance of accessibility and associated ethics in providing equal opportunities online. The chapter introduces the web content accessibility guidelines (WCAG), notably WCAG 3.0. This latest version of the accessibility guidelines introduces new concepts, principles, and success criteria to improve inclusiveness, flexibility, and user-centricity. The chapter emphasizes practical use of these guidelines in web development, improving classroom experiences for visually impaired students, and guiding educators. It also assesses web accessibility of top QS-ranked institutions globally and in Asia and India using WAVE accessibility checker. Overall, the chapter underscores web accessibility's significance in an inclusive online environment, particularly for visually impaired learners.