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Understanding what accessibility means, why it is important, and how it can be implemented is essential to facilitating full and equal participation of everyone in all walks of life. This book introduces accessibility, and explains its dimensions in simple and easy to understand language. It includes relatable examples from daily life to help illustrate the key topics.
The book can be read in about half an hour, and is a good foundation for further understanding and knowledge of the subject of accessibility. It will be a useful read for anyone interested in making this world an accessible and inclusive place.
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Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala is a well-known Intellectual Property Attorney and Author. He has published several books and research articles on Intellectual Property, Patent Law, and Accessibility.You may learn more about Dr. Kalyan here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyanckankanala/
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Understanding Accessibility - Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala
Understanding Accessibility
Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala
© Copyright, Dr. Kalyan C. Kankanala, 2023
About the Author
Dr. Kalyan Kankanala is a well-known Intellectual Property Attorney and Author. He has published several books and research articles on Intellectual Property, Patent Law, and Accessibility.
You may learn more about Dr. Kalyan here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyanckankanala/
About the Book
Understanding what accessibility means, why it is important, and how it can be implemented is essential to facilitating full and equal participation of everyone in all walks of life. This book introduces accessibility and explains its dimensions in simple and easy to understand language. It includes relatable examples from daily life to help illustrate the key topics.
The book can be read in about half an hour, and is a good foundation for further understanding and knowledge of the subject of accessibility. It will be a useful read for anyone interested in making this world an accessible and inclusive place.
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1 – What is accessibility?
Chapter 2 – Why is accessibility important?
Chapter 3 – What are the dimensions of accessibility?
Chapter 4 - Why do people deny accessibility?
Chapter 5 – How to facilitate accessibility?
Appendix
Preface
To make this world accessible, one must be aware of what accessibility really means. Most people in India do not know what accessibility is, and they often mistake it for human support and assistance. Even those who are aware do not know that accessibility is a legal right, and the few who know that it is a right do not feel the need to respect it. The response to accessibility requests is, therefore, more often than not, silence, delay, or denial.
This book is a part of my
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