Do the graphics on your website come with text tags that can be recognised by screen readers used by people with visual impairment? Are your videos captioned, so that people with hearing difficulty can follow the dialogue or action on screen?

From socialising to shopping, from learning to working, from getting the news to finding recipes... so many spheres of everyday life have become intertwined with the Internet. But without accessible design, websites and mobile applications cannot deliver their promise of convenience and connectivity to all in society. By incorporating accessibility features into digital assets, businesses and organisations alike not only help to promote equal access to information and technology for people with disabilities, but also benefit from an expanded audience.

One way to reaffirm your commitment to digital inclusion is to take part in the 2020/21 Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme, organised by the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited and co-organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer. The EOC serves as an independent advisor on the scheme, which includes two streams – one for websites and another for mobile apps. Entrants may be given the Gold Award, Silver Award or the Friendly Website/Mobile App recognition, depending on the number of accessibility criteria they meet.

The call for submissions will close on 19 June 2020. Click the links below to learn more.

• Download the application guide
• Apply with your website
• Apply with your mobile app