Glossary
Web Accessibility Glossary 2026 - Your Complete Guide
Welcome to one of Sweden's most comprehensive glossaries for web accessibility. Here you will find explanations of all important terms, laws, and technical concepts within digital accessibility. From WCAG 2.1 and the EAA Act to practical accessibility solutions – all in one place. Whether you work with web development, digital marketing, or just want to understand accessibility requirements better, this glossary will provide you with the answers you need.
The explanations in the glossary are only in Swedish.
A
Accessibility as a Competitive Advantage
Strategic advantage through superior accessibility
Accessibility audit
Professional web accessibility review
Accessibility Audit
Systematic review of website accessibility
Accessibility Statement
Public Report on Website Accessibility Status
Accessibility Statement Template
Template and Guide for Accessibility Reports
Accessibility user testing
Testing with real users with disabilities
AI-based accessibility
Artificial intelligence for automatic accessibility
Alt text for images
Descriptive text for images
Alt-text guide
Guide for Image Accessibility
Anti-discrimination law
Swedish law prohibiting digital discrimination
ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications)
Techniques for Accessible Web Applications
ARIA label usage
Technical Labels for Complex Web Applications
Audience expansion accessibility
Attract more customers through accessibility
Auditory accessibility
Alternatives to audio content for hearing impaired individuals
Automated accessibility testing
Automatic web accessibility control
Available PDF documents
PDF files adapted for assistive technology
Available PDF documents step-by-step
Practical Guide to Accessible PDFs
B
Business benefits of digital accessibility
Economic benefits of accessible design
C
Cognitive accessibility
Design for easy-to-understand user experience
Cognitive accessibility design
Design principles for intuitive use
Color Contrast WCAG
WCAG color contrast requirements
Common accessibility shortcomings
The most common accessibility issues
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
CSR Accessibility
Accessibility as Corporate Social Responsibility
D
Digital Assistive Technology Compatibility
Compatibility with various assistive devices
Digital divide
Exclusion from digital services
Digital inclusion
Everyone should be able to participate in the digital society.
Digital inclusion
Inclusive Digital Technology for All
Disability statistics
Statistics on disabilities in Sweden
DOS Act
Swedish law for digital accessibility in the public sector
E
EAA exemption for small businesses
Rules for Micro-Enterprises under the EEA
EN 301 549
EU's technical standard for ICT accessibility
EN 301 549 standard
European technical standard for ICT accessibility
European Accessibility Act
EU's new accessibility law from 2025
European Accessibility Act
EU's overall accessibility legislation
I
Inclusive design principles
Design principles for all users
K
Keyboard navigation
Navigation without a mouse, using only the keyboard
Keyboard navigation guide
Guide to keyboard-navigated customization
M
Manual accessibility testing
Human review of web accessibility
Motor accessibility
Adaptations for users with mobility impairments
P
Progressive enhancement
Iterative development methodology
Public procurement accessibility
Accessibility requirements in public procurement
R
Responsive accessibility
Accessibility on all devices
Responsive design and accessibility
Adaptable design that preserves accessibility
ROI Accessibility
Return on Investment in Accessibility
S
Sanctions Availability
Legal consequences of lack of accessibility
Sanctions for lack of accessibility
Fines and penalties for lack of accessibility
Screen reader
Tools that read aloud web page content
Screen reader optimization
Screen reader compatibility customization
Semantic HTML
Correct HTML structure for accessibility
Semantic HTML structure
Correct HTML coding for accessibility
Supervisory authority for digital accessibility
Authority overseeing accessibility compliance
U
Universal Design
Design philosophy for everyone from the start
User experience accessibility
Improved UX through accessible design
V
Visual accessibility
Design for users with visual impairments
W
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
WCAG 2.1 vs WCAG 2.2
Differences between web accessibility standards
WCAG contrast requirements
Minimum requirements for color contrast between text and background
Web Accessibility Directive
EU Directive on Public Digital Accessibility
Web Accessibility Directive (WAD)
EU Directive on Digital Accessibility of the Public Sector
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