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A large part of what we will focus on in this chapter is accessibility in relation to the web. In this chapter, we’ll cover the best practices for web development and provide sample code for you to follow along with cognitive ability.
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Gilbert, R.M. (2019). Accessibility, Content, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and the Land of Accessible Rich Internet Applications. In: Inclusive Design for a Digital World. Apress, Berkeley, CA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-5016-7_2
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