  Physical disabled access is something that most cultural institutions such as
museums consider very seriously. Indeed, there are normally legal requirements
to do so. However, online disabled access is still a relatively novel and
developing field. Many cultural organizations have not yet considered the
issues in depth and web developers are not necessarily experts either. The
interface for websites is normally tested with major browsers, but not with
specialist software like text to audio converters for the blind or against the
relevant accessibility and validation standards. We consider the current state
of the art in this area, especially with respect to aspects of particular
importance to the access of cultural heritage.
