15 Steps for Web Accessibility


 Steps to make your website accessible 
1. Make sure all images, graphs, and other non-text items have a text equivalent.
2.  Provide synchronized captions for all video, as well as captions or a transcript of audio content.
3.  Do not use color as the only way to convey information.
4.  You can use style sheets for layout, but the page must still make sense without them.
5.  When using images as links, for example a drop down menu, make sure each link (as well as the overall image) has alt text describing the destination.  Avoid using server-side image maps.  If you do use server-side image maps, be sure to provide separate identical text links to access the same content.
6.  Label column and row headers in a data table.  Try to avoid using tables for layout purposes, but if you do then do not label headers.
7.  Make sure all cells in the table are associated with the appropriate headers. When the table is set-up correctly, screen readers can navigate through data tables one cell at a time, and they will hear the column and row headers spoken to them.
8.  Be sure to give each frame a title that identifies its purpose.
9.  Avoid any graphics, animations, movies, or other objects which have flickering, or flashing effects.
10.  Use a text-only alternative only as a last resort, and be sure to keep it up to date with other content.
11.  When using scripts, make sure all text within the script is provided as text or alt text and that any interaction can be achieved with a keyboard.
12.  Be sure to include a link to any applet or plug-in required to access content on the same page as the content. For example: Adobe Reader.  The plug-in itself must meet more specific requirements, which can be found in the official requirement.
13.  If a form can be filled out online by a user, all aspects of the form must be made accessible.  This includes labels for each field, as well as ensuring the form can be filled out using a keyboard.
14.  Include a way for the user to immediately skip to the main content of the page.
15.  When a timed response is required, alert the user and give sufficient time for them to indicate that more time is needed.

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