Types of disabilities

25% of the Dutch population has a functional disability. Not everyone can use the internet equally easily. But who are these people and how do they experience the internet?

  • Visual impairment

  • Auditive disability

  • Cognitive impairment

  • Motor disability

  • Reading and learning disabilities

Digital accessibility helps people with disabilities

A disability only really becomes apparent when it restricts someone online (or offline). People experience their different types of disabilities online only when websites and apps are poorly accessible. Digital accessibility ensures that everyone can participate online.

A digitally accessible website can be used by someone with a disability with fewer or even no restrictions. Even if someone is dependent on assistive software or hardware. A digitally accessible website helps:

  • Perceiving (seeing, hearing and feeling)

  • Control (mouse, keyboard and voice)

  • Understand

  • Using digital services and products

Types of functional impairments

We divide the types of constraints into several groups:

Auditory

Impairments with hearing are also called auditory impairments. A person can be completely deaf or hard of hearing.

Digital accessibility and hearing impairments

Visual

Visual impairments involve vision problems. Some people will not be able to see clearly what is on a website and others will not see the whole website.

Digital accessibility and visual impairments

Motorised

Physical impairments are also called motor, physical or mobility impairments.

Digital accessibility and physical disabilities

Cognitief

This is a broad group with many different types of disabilities. They may have difficulty understanding or remembering information.

Digital accessibility and cognitive disabilities

Reading and learning disabilities

For some people, learning and reading is difficult. They work hard but do not make progress. Websites, apps and documents are then often too difficult. Dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia are the main causes, but autism, ADD and ADHD can also play a role.

Digital accessibility and reading and learning disabilities

The elderly and digitisation

Not everyone can keep up with the digitalisation of society equally easily. Certainly even for a large number of older people, it can be quite difficult to keep up with new developments all the time. Fortunately, as an organisation, you can support this.

Digital accessibility and the elderly

Practical experiences

Together we make the internet digitally accessible

In various ways, together we make the digital world a little better for everyone. How can we help you?

  • Complete WCAG 2.2 audit

    Complete audit according to WCAG-EM, based on WCAG 2.2, level AA.

  • WCAG Technical Audit

    WCAG technical audit for developers. Spot accessibility issues in code, forms, and menus with clear reports, practical fixes, and expert support.

  • Content audit

    Ideal if a full WCAG audit is not needed. We figure this out together.

  • Quick scan

    Get a first impression of your website’s digital accessibility.

  • Mobile App Accessibility Audit

    Ensure your app is accessible with a WCAG-based App Audit. Improve usability, accessibility, and user experience on both iOS and Android. Get in touch!

  • PDF audit

    Check how accessibly your PDF documents are formatted

  • Additional audit

    Perfect for after a major update or new functionality on your website, app or PDF document.

  • Help!

    Can't choose? We will be happy to help you make the right choice.

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Carolina van Setten, Brand Manager Cardan