Skip to Content
|
Text Only
|
High Contrast
|
A
A
A
A
|
More Options
|
Reset Defaults
Home
Why is Web Accessibility Important?
Overview of Accessibility
10 Quick Accessibility Tips
Web Accessibility in Content Management
Accessible Images
Tables
Accommodating Visual Impairment
Importance of Accessible Links
Image Maps and Media
Contact Us
Keyword(s):
10 Quick Tips
Images & animations: Use the alt attribute to describe the function of each visual.
Image maps. Use the client-side map and text for hotspots.
Multimedia. Provide captioning and transcripts of audio, and descriptions of video.
Hypertext links. Use text that makes sense when read out of context. For example, avoid "click here."
Page organization. Use headings, lists, and consistent structure. Use CSS for layout and style where possible.
Graphs & charts. Summarize or use the longdesc attribute.
Scripts, applets, & plug-ins. Provide alternative content in case active features are inaccessible or unsupported.
Frames. Use the noframes element and meaningful titles.
Tables. Make line-by-line reading sensible. Summarize.
Check your work.
Validate
. Use tools, checklist, and guidelines at
http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG