# Digital accessibility: what it is and how it works
> Digital accessibility aims to ensure that people, including those with disabilities, can perceive, understand and use digital products and content.
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# Digital accessibility

Digital accessibility aims to ensure that people, including those with disabilities, can perceive, understand and use digital products and content

What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.

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## What it is and how it works

It covers structure, interaction, alternatives and compatibility with assistive technologies. It should be built in from the design stage and checked through technical evaluation and real use. An automated review detects some issues, but it does not verify the whole experience.

Topics

[Experience and service design](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/category/experiencia-y-diseno-de-servicios)

## Related concepts

- [Interaction design](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/interaction-design)
- [User experience](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/internet/user-experience.html)
- [Inclusive design](https://www.zorraquino.com/en/dictionary/inclusive-design)

## References

- [W3C WAI: introduction to accessibility](https://www.w3.org/WAI/fundamentals/accessibility-intro/)