Is Web Accessibility a Human Right?

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The Web is now so tightly integrated into our society that it’s second nature to obtain employment, access education, do commerce, get information, get
entertainment and even build social relationships online. If the Web is now a permanent and integral part of our society, then is denying a group of people
access to much of the Web a form of discrimination and a denial of a human right?

If the Web is unusable …

Who is affected?

People with disabilities are not able to participate in much that is offered on the Web. They are computer users and able to be productive when using desktop
applications thanks to various assistive technologies. Yet when it comes to accessing the Web, they encounter barriers not found in general computer usage.