Abstract
Digital accessibility during disasters is critical for people with disabilities to access information in emergencies. The research, which evaluates the accessibility of the relevant web and mobile applications in Turkey in this field, aims to emphasise the importance of digital accessibility in disaster periods and to provide suggestions for improvement. Within the scope of the research, websites and mobile applications provided by relevant governmental and non-governmental organisations were examined. In the evaluation process, factors such as compliance with accessibility standards, user experience, access to information and features for the needs of individuals with disabilities were taken into consideration. The results reveal that there are various accessibility problems in the digital platforms of the relevant organisations in Turkey. In line with the findings, recommendations such as strengthening accessibility policies, complying with standards and increasing awareness raising activities are presented. Facilitating the access of disabled individuals to information during emergency periods is a critical step in supporting inclusiveness. In this context, this research provides an important basis for future studies and policy developments, and aims to raise awareness to public institutions, non-governmental organisations and the private sector that they should make more efforts to make their applications accessible to meet the needs of people with disabilities.