Accessibility: Essential knowledge Section508.gov This site provides guidance for federal agencies on several topics in IT accessibility, including creating accessible websites and documents, accessibility testing, accessibility training, and accessibility in contracting and procurement.
A deeper look at accessibility: what to do, how to do it, and why it matters.
An introduction to accessibility Understand how to approach accessibility for all What is accessibility? In the federal government, accessibility means that agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information comparable to the access available to others.
Resources Accessibility - Material Design WebAIM: Web Accessibility for Designers Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 references: 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence 2.4.6 Headings and Labels Typography Can you easily read and comprehend textual information on the page? Why it's important Zelda has low vision and has trouble reading small text.
Accessibility guidelines help us address specific, ability-based patterns of user experience (UX). USWDS builds these baseline UX needs into its design language, components, guidance, and layouts.
Accessibility and Plain Language We Have a Lot in Common! Goal: make it possible for everyone to understand and act on content Cognitive function decreases when you’re in a hurry, distracted, tired, or anxious Design, write, and organize content for your users and audience Be consistent
Document and PDF Accessibility (Reference) Document Accessibility Tips Accessible Documents Top Tips Use native styles features to ensure proper document organization For instance: Title vs. Heading 1 vs. Heading 2 vs. Normal Text Use proper table procedures (no merged cells, one informational header row and column, etc.) Use native bullet features
Learn the accessibility requirements and periodically test your content for accessibility. Read the Section 508 Standards and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and other key resources that discuss them. Then test your social media content with a screen reader or other type of assistive technology.
Resources Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 references: 1.3.1 Info and Relationships 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks Video and multimedia Is everyone able to access your multimedia content? Why it's important Blake is hearing-impaired and cannot rely on audio. Sandra is a non-native English speaker and has difficulty understanding video ...
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We’ll explain how to use Paramount+ profiles, add more, and adjust their settings here. Paramount+ is one of the few streaming services that doesn’t make any real effort to stop users from sharing ...