Careful design and assistive technologies can make websites fully accessible to people with visual impairments. However, accessibility does not equate with usability or usefulness for the target audience. The Sonokids website has been developed to bring young people together, including those with a loss of vision. This paper outlines the considerations that were given to content, accessibility, usability and visual attractiveness when creating this inclusive online community. Website design good practices to meet the needs of all children, regardless of visual impairment, which emerged during the construction of the site are also outlined.
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