The Accessibility reference article from the English Wikipedia on 24-Apr-2004 (provided by Fixed Reference: snapshots of Wikipedia from wikipedia.org)

Accessibility

Accessibility is a general term used to describe facilities or amenities to assist people with disabilities.

This can extend to Braille signage, wheelchair ramps, audio signals at pedestrian crossings, walkway contours, and so on.

Various countries have legislation requiring accessibility:

• In the UK, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 has numerous provisions for accessibility

See also Computer accessibility.

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