Website accessibility

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  sharonmccart · Member · Nov 13, 2013 at 3:38 pm

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  The recent article you sent out regarding websites triggered a question. Is the WordPress website platform accessible? That is, does it support the use of screen readers (used by the blind) and captioning of pictures/videos (for the deaf?) I know that some businesses have been sued successfully because access to the sites was not equal. Before I put time and money into a WordPress website I would like to verify this.

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  timethief · Member · Nov 16, 2013 at 3:43 am

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  Hi there,
  Yes, is is accessible. http://en.support.wordpress.com/accessibility/

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  timethief · Member · Nov 16, 2013 at 3:45 am

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  P.S. If you have further questions just type what they are here in this thread,. Then type modlook into the sidebar tags and Staff will answer them.

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  sharonmccart · Member · Nov 19, 2013 at 5:05 pm

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  Thank you!

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  timethief · Member · Nov 19, 2013 at 11:45 pm

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  You’re welcome. :)