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In the following, we would like to give you an introduction to the topic of web content with minimal accessibility barriers and show you how you can structure and design your Moodle course with very few barriers. The next important step is then to create learning material that is as accessible as possible. You will find further information on this topic in Section 6.

An increasing share of important information is now communicated and provided in digital form, e.g. via the Internet. This includes news, alerts and educational or entertainment services. Thanks to digitalisation, a growing number of people are getting access to such information, which in turn allows them to participate. However, some presentation formats on the Internet can create barriers that obstruct access to the content. This results in a situation where people with disabilities are often unable to find digital services or use them or participate in them on equal terms. It is only if websites, technical infrastructure (e.g. learning platforms) or learning material are made as accessible as possible (minimal barriers) that people with disabilities are enabled to access information and use digital learning opportunities.

There are laws stipulating that accessibility must be ensured; it is a means that facilitates the use of digital services for virtually everyone. Clearly structured and designed websites, documents or Moodle courses allow people with limited mobility, partial sight, blindness, deafness or conditions that affect learning (e.g. autism spectrum, dyslexia, dyscalculia), people with ‘temporary’ disabilities or limitations resulting from age to find and use (digital) learning opportunities without any additional barriers.