accessible information

[ək-ˈse-sə-bəl ˌin-fər-ˈmā-shən]
noun phrasefemininepl: informações acessíveis
informação acessível
1. Information that is easy to obtain, understand, and use by anyone, including people with disabilities or limited technical knowledge
The website provides accessible information about health services for all citizens.
O site fornece informação acessível sobre serviços de saúde para todos os cidadãos.
2. Data or knowledge presented in formats that comply with accessibility standards and guidelines
Accessible information includes alt text for images and captions for videos.
A informação acessível inclui texto alternativo para imagens e legendas para vídeos.
3. Information that is readily available and within reach of the public
Accessible information about government policies should be published online.
Informação acessível sobre políticas governamentais deve ser publicada online.
In Brazil, the concept of accessible information has gained significant importance with the Lei de Inclusão (Inclusion Law) of 2015 and increased focus on digital accessibility. In the USA, accessibility is mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Both cultures emphasize the importance of making information available to all, including people with disabilities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
easy-to-understand informationusable informationavailable informationinclusive information
Antonyms / Antônimos
inaccessible informationrestricted informationconfidential informationcomplex information

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
informação acessível
Most commonly used term in Brazil
São Paulo
informação acessível / conteúdo acessível
Tech and business sectors prefer 'conteúdo acessível'
Rio de Janeiro
informação de fácil acesso
Alternative phrasing emphasizing ease of access
Portugal
informação acessível
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'conteúdo acessível' also used in tech contexts

Related Words

accessibility standardsdigital inclusionuser-friendly designWCAG complianceinformation architecture

Related Idioms & Phrases

make information accessible
accessibility-first approach
break down information into digestible pieces
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