Tilgængeliggøre

Tilgængeliggøre is a Danish verb meaning to make something accessible or available to a wider audience and easier to use. It covers both removing physical barriers so people can reach goods or services, and removing informational or technical barriers so information, digital services, or data can be used by more people, including those with disabilities.

The word is formed from til- (toward, to) and gængelig, meaning reachable or usable, with the infinitive suffix -gøre. The related noun tilgængeliggørelse denotes the act or process of making something accessible. The adjective tilgængelig means accessible, available.

Tilgængeliggøre is used in architecture, urban planning and transport to refer to making buildings, routes, or facilities usable for everyone. In information technology and publishing, it refers to creating accessible websites, apps, documents, and data, for example through alternative text, captions, keyboard navigation, or structured data. In governance and public administration, tilgængeliggørelse often implies openness of information and services to the public.

Common standards and practices include guidelines and laws that promote accessibility, such as internationally recognized web accessibility guidelines and national accessibility legislation. Achieving tilgængeliggørelse typically involves assessment of barriers, followed by adjustments, testing with users, and ongoing maintenance.