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Testing the web accessibility of hotel and restaurant complexes

JCPEE.
2024;
Volume 14, Number 1
: pp. 19-24
https://doi.org/10.23939/jcpee2024.01.019
Authors:
  1. Anna Myronenko
  2. Olha Presser
  3. Nataliia Kotenko
  4. Tetiana Zhyrova
1
State University of Trade and Economics
2
State University of Trade and Economics
3
State University of Trade and Economics
4
State University of Trade and Economics

Web accessibility is a necessity enabling people with disabilities to engage in a digital realm regardless of their physical, cognitive, or sensory capabilities. Nowadays, web accessibility assumes significant importance across various domains, including governmental aid, healthcare services, education, cultural activities, sports, and the service sector. Nevertheless, developers and testers often face uncertainty about actions to be taken when addressing accessibility concerns. This article delves into website accessibility matters, outlines key principles for developing accessible web-oriented software, introduces an accessibility testing checklist for web content, conducts both manual and automated testing of the websites of hotel and restaurant complexes, and offers recommendations for enhancing web accessibility levels.

web accessibility
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
manual and automated testing
screen readers
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