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  • 1UKOLN, University of Bath, Bath, UK. b.kelly@ukoln.ac.uk

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Area of Science:

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Web Science
  • Digital Accessibility

Background:

  • Existing web accessibility approaches lack a robust, future-proof foundation.
  • Current methods fail to leverage new technologies and practices effectively.
  • Previous accessibility models (1.0, 2.0, 3.0) were primarily author-focused.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce a novel framework for Web adaptability.
  • Promote the development of resilient Web-based services.
  • Address the diversity of user needs, resources, and technological advancements.

Main Methods:

  • Review of author-focused accessibility approaches (1.0, 2.0, 3.0).
  • Shift from author-determined accessibility to user-driven engagement.
  • Adoption of new definitions for 'accessibility' and introduction of 'adaptability'.

Main Results:

  • Accessibility 1.0: Universal design, a technical approach.
  • Accessibility 2.0: Context-aware design to address technical limitations.
  • Accessibility 3.0: Individualised user needs and preferences.
  • All prior approaches lacked user agency and consideration of social/service roles.

Conclusions:

  • Web adaptability prioritizes user freedom for personalized access.
  • The new framework fosters resilience in Web services.
  • Emphasizes user empowerment in the open Web environment.