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