Journal of Business and Technical Communication Mar 2026

Teaching Accessible Web Design to Business Students: A Compilation of Tools for Beginners

Laura Atkins ; Jeffrey May

Abstract

Organizations increasingly recognize web accessibility as both necessary and beneficial for legal, ethical, and economic reasons. This article shows how instructors can easily integrate accessible web design into an introductory web design and development course for business students who have limited experience with design theory and user interface design. By applying testable criteria, following industry-standard guidelines, and using online tools, these business students can successfully build websites that individuals with visual, hearing, cognitive, or motor-control disabilities can use. The authors present their approach, describe specific assignments, and provide suggestions for incorporating accessibility into a traditional introductory web development course.

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Journal of Business and Technical Communication
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2026-03-24
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10.1177/10506519261433026
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