Web Accessibility Glossary 2025 — Your Complete Guide

Welcome to Sweden's most comprehensive glossary of web accessibility. Here you will find explanations of all important terms, laws and technical concepts in the field of digital accessibility. From WCAG 2.1 and the EAA Act to practical accessibility solutions — all in one place.Whether you work in web development, digital marketing, or just want to understand accessibility requirements better, this glossary will give you the answers you need.
GLOSSARY

Glossary of digital accessibility

All terms and concepts related to digital accessibility with detailed explanations.
Law requirements
A 301 549
EU Technical Standard on ICT Accessibility
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Technical
AI-Based Accessibility
Artificial Intelligence for Automatic Availability
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Technical
ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
Technology for Accessible Web Applications
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Technical
ARIA labels usage
Technical labels for complex web applications
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Technical
Accessibility Audit
Systematic review of website accessibility
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Technical
Accessibility Audit
Professional review of web accessibility
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Law requirements
Accessibility Statement
Public Report on Website Accessibility Status
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Law requirements
Accessibility Statement Template
Accessibility report template and guide
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Affair
Accessibility as a competitive advantage
Strategic Advantage through Superior Availability
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Technical
Alt-captions for images
Descriptive text for images
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Technical
Alt-text guide
Image Accessibility Guide
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Technical
Assistive device compatibility
Compatibility with various aids
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Audience Expansion Accessibility
Reach more customers through accessibility
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Technical
Auditory Accessibility
Alternatives to audio content for the hearing impaired
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Technical
Automated testing availability
Automatic Web Accessibility Checker
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Technical
Available PDF documents
PDF files adapted for assistive devices
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Technical
Available PDF documents step-by-step
Practical guide for accessible PDF files
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Affair
Business benefits of digital accessibility
Economic benefits of accessible design
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CSR Availability
Accessibility as a corporate responsibility
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Technical
Cognitive Accessibility
Design for easy to understand user experience
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Technical
Cognitive accessibility design
Design principles for easy to understand use
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Technical
Color contrast WCAG
WCAG Color Contrast Requirements
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Technical
Common Accessibility Shortcomings
The most common accessibility problems
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Law requirements
Convention on the Rights of Functioning (CRPD)
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Law requirements
DOS Law
Swedish law on public sector digital accessibility
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Affair
Digital Inclusion
Inclusive digital technology for all
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Affair
Digital exclusion
Exclusion from digital services
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Affair
Digital participation
Everyone should be able to participate in the digital society
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Disability statistics
Statistics on disability in Sweden
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Law requirements
Discrimination Act
Swedish law banning digital discrimination
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Law requirements
EAA (European Accessibility Act)
The EU's new Accessibility Act of 2025
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Law requirements
EAA Exemption for Small Businesses
Rules for micro-enterprises under the EAA
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Technical
EN 301 549 standard
European Technical Standard for ICT Accessibility
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Law requirements
European Accessibility Act
EU comprehensive accessibility legislation
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Affair
Inclusive design principles
Design principles for all users
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Technical
Keyboard navigation
Navigation without mouse, only with keyboard
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Technical
Keyboard navigation guide
Guide for keyboard navigation
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Technical
Manual accessibility testing
Human review of web accessibility
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Technical
Motor accessibility
Adaptation for users with mobility impairments
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Law requirements
Penalties in case of lack of availability
Fines and penalties for lack of availability
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Technical
Progressive Enhancement
Development method with stepwise improvement
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Law requirements
Public Procurement Accessibility
Accessibility requirements in public procurement
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The Affair
ROI Availability
Return on investment in accessibility
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Law requirements
Regulatory Authority Digital Accessibility
Agency monitoring accessibility compliance
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Technical
Responsive accessibility
Availability on all devices
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Technical
Responsive design and accessibility
Customizable design that preserves accessibility
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Law requirements
Sanctions availability
Legal consequences in case of lack of availability
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Technical
Screen reader
Tools that read the content of web pages
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Technical
Screen reader optimization
Adaptation for screen reader compatibility
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Technical
Semantic HTML
Proper HTML structure for accessibility
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Technical
Semantic HTML structure
Correct HTML coding for accessibility
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Affair
Universal design (Universal Design)
Design philosophy for everyone from the beginning
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User Experience Accessibility
Improved UX through accessible design
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User tests for accessibility
Testing with real users with disabilities
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Teknisk
VisualAccessibility
Design for visually impaired users
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Law requirements
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
International Web Accessibility Guidelines
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Law requirements
WCAG 2.1 vs WCAG 2.2
Differences between Web Accessibility Standards
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Technical
WCAG contrast requirements
Minimum requirements for color contrast between text and background
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Requisiti legali
Web Accessibility Directive
EU Directive on Public Digital Accessibility
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Law requirements
Web Accessibility Directive (WAD)
EU Directive on Digital Accessibility for the Public Sector
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