Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the Web. Web accessibility encompasses all disabilities that affect access to the Web, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities.

Web accessibility also benefits people without disabilities. For example, a key principle of Web accessibility is designing Web sites and software that are flexible to meet different user needs, preferences, and situations. This flexibility also benefits people without disabilities in certain situations, such as people using a slow Internet connection, people with "temporary disabilities" such as a broken arm, and people with changing abilities due to ageing.

Introduction to Web Accessibility
Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C)
www.w3.org/

NHS National Services Scotland (NHS NSS) is committed to producing websites and web resources that can be accessed by all users. Each of Divisions within NHS NSS are working towards making their website WAI Web Accessibility Initiative / WCAG Web Content Accessibility Guidelines compliant.

Scottish Care Informations's website is hosted by Scottish Health on the Web (SHOW), more detailed information on their accessibility policies can be found on the SHOW website..