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Web Accessibility: Creating an Inclusive Web Space for Feline Rescue and Welfare Education
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accessible web design
accessibility
accessibility in education
animal advocacy
animal rescue
animal welfare
animal welfare advocacy
cat rescue and care
community-based intervention
inclusive design
information design
Philadelphia
responsive design
TNR programs
trap neuter return
user-centered design
accessibility
accessibility in education
animal advocacy
animal rescue
animal welfare
animal welfare advocacy
cat rescue and care
community-based intervention
inclusive design
information design
Philadelphia
responsive design
TNR programs
trap neuter return
user-centered design
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Lizardi, Ryan, Ph. D, Jofre, Ana, Ph. D
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Fall 2024
Publication Date
2025-03
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Abstract
The city of Philadelphia has an estimated 400,000 feral and stray cats living on its streets; the
majority of them face constant threats from food insecurity, injury, disease, and cruelty. Many of
these animals, sadly, do not reach adulthood due to these harsh conditions. Rescue and
intervention efforts rely heavily on dedicated community volunteers who struggle to make a dent
in the overpopulation crisis. This project is a response to the need for inclusive, accessible
education to engage and empower both seasoned and aspiring rescuers, owners.
An audit of locally based animal rescue and cat welfare websites will be performed, with
accessibility gaps and other barriers being noted. The educational content and web design will
adhere to WCAG 2.2 guidelines to ensure accessibility and clarity.
The digital artifact is designed to provide users with helpful information with a focus on indoor
cat and community/feral cat care. The responsive website’s desktop and mobile versions are
archived in Appendix A (page 28). Navigation, image use, content design, and forms are tailored
to support a wide range of users, including those with disabilities.
Citation
Kao, S. (2025). Web accessibility: Creating an inclusive web space for feline rescue and welfare education: A master's thesis presented to the School of Arts & Sciences in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Master of Science degree. SUNY Polytechnic Institute.