Social networking sites fail on accessibility
AbilityNet report finds fault with top sites
Charlotte Baxter, IT Week, 24 Jan 2008
Disabled users are facing a “technological lock-out” when it comes to accessing social networking sites, a new report by web consultancy AbilityNet has revealed.
Even the most popular social networks, including Facebook, MySpace, and Bebo, do not cater for disabled users, making it difficult for them to register, the report found. Kath Moonan, AbilityNet’s senior accessibility and usability consultant said, “Social networking needs to be available for every capability.
