Guidelines

Checklist for Web Accessibility

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Follow guidelines
Use the alt attribute to describe images
Use client-side maps
Provide captioning and transcripts for audio elements
Hyperlink text makes sense when read out of context
Use headings and lists to organise a page
Use CSS for a consistent layout and style
Summarise or use the longdesc attribute for graphs and charts
Provide alternative content for scripts, applelets and plug-ins
Label frames with the title or name attribute
Ensure tables can be linearised
Label all form elements
Provide clear navigation mechanisms
Cater for device-independent controls
Use relative sizing
Ensure documents are clear and simple
Other accessibility techniques
Learn how assistive technology interprets websites
Involve disabled people in the design and development process
View the website in a selection of browsers
Examine pages using specialised browsers
Ensure functionality is available through the keyboard and the mouse
Limit the use of graphical text
Ensure the font size can be increased
Use good contrasting colours
Provide skip links
Provide a site map
Avoid using justified text
Ensure animation can be paused or switched off
Make use of white space
Offer an easy read or text only version
Offer speech output
Make clickable areas a large size and easily distinguishable
Avoid the use of moving targets
Automated testing tools
Make use of operating system and browser accessibility functions
Use an automated accessibility testing tool

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