A review of the accessibility of ACT COVID-19 information portals. (February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yu, Sarah Yanyue
• Is Part Of: Technology in society. Volume 64(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-02
• Subjects: COVID-19 -- Website accessibility -- Information portal -- Standard compliance -- WCAG; Technology -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 303.483
• DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2020.101467
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0160-791X

Abstract

Abstract: Accessibility of public health websites allows important information to reach as many audiences as possible. This is vital during a public health crisis such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. This paper reviews public health information portals provided by the Australian Capital Territory local government against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Highlights: Official websites need to be accessible for all. The use of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Improvement needed for the use of information technology of the government websites.