About
About JustA11y
Accessibility shouldn't feel complicated.
Accessibility is important, but learning about it can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are guidelines, standards, technical terms, and lots of information to take in. Many resources are written for people who already work in technology or web development.
But what if you just want to understand the basics?
What if you're a teacher, designer, content creator, office worker, developer — or simply someone who uses the web and wants to understand how to make it easier for more people to use?
That's where JustA11y comes in.
What it is
So, what is JustA11y?
JustA11y is a visual, beginner-friendly platform for learning the basics of digital accessibility. It breaks accessibility down into simple lessons, real-world examples, interactive checks, and practical scenarios.
- You don't need to be a developer.
- You don't need to know WCAG beforehand.
- You don't need to understand technical jargon before you begin.
Understand accessibility. Recognize barriers. Make better digital choices.
JustA11y isn't trying to replace detailed accessibility training or teach everything there is to know about WCAG. It's a place to start — a place to build awareness and give everyday people enough understanding to begin thinking about accessibility in the digital experiences they create, share, or use.
The name
Why "JustA11y"?
It's not Just Ally. It's JustA11y.
A11y is a common shorthand for accessibility. The "11" represents the eleven letters between the A and the Y in the word "accessibility."
A + 11 letters + Y = A11y
And the name JustA11y comes from a simple idea:
Just + A11y = JustA11y
Just accessibility. Just the basics. Just a simpler way to start understanding it.
The name reflects what the platform is trying to do: take something that can feel complicated and make it feel approachable.
Why it matters
Why does accessibility matter?
The web is part of everyday life.
We use it to learn, work, shop, communicate, access healthcare, manage finances, create content, and much more. But not everyone experiences the web in the same way.
A missing caption, poor color contrast, an image without a description, a button that can't be reached with a keyboard, or confusing instructions can create barriers for someone.
Sometimes those barriers affect people with disabilities. Sometimes they affect people because of their age, environment, device, temporary situation, or the way they interact with technology.
Accessibility helps remove those barriers. And learning about accessibility doesn't have to be limited to accessibility specialists.
Who it's for
Who is JustA11y for?
Teachers
Create learning materials that more students can use.
Social Media Creators
Make posts, images, captions and videos more accessible.
Office Workers
Create documents, presentations and communication with accessibility in mind.
Designers
Understand how design choices can create or remove accessibility barriers.
Developers
Learn the accessibility fundamentals behind digital experiences.
Just Curious
Start from the beginning and discover why accessibility matters.
These align with the six learner profiles you can choose from when you start.
How it works
Learn it. See it. Apply it.
JustA11y takes learners through a simple journey:
Learn
Understand the concepts
Understand accessibility concepts in plain language.
See
Explore real examples
Explore real-world examples and discover how accessibility affects people in different situations.
Apply
Practice spotting barriers
Practice spotting barriers and deciding what could make an experience more accessible.
The aim isn't to make accessibility feel like another set of rules to memorize. It's to help you reach that moment where you see something online and think:
"Wait... someone might not be able to use this."
And then know what you can do about it.
A starting point
Start with the basics.
JustA11y is a starting point. A simple introduction to accessibility for people who may never have known where to begin.
It does not try to replace professional accessibility training, detailed WCAG guidance, accessibility audits, or expert knowledge. Instead, it helps people build awareness and understand the fundamentals before going deeper.
Because accessibility shouldn't be something only technical people understand.
Everyone should be able to understand it.
And sometimes, making the web more accessible starts with simply knowing that the barriers are there.