Quick tips to make accessible Web sites

FOR COMPLETE GUIDELINES & CHECKLIST: WWW.W3.ORG/WAI

• Images & animations. Use the alt attribute to describe the function of all visuals.
• Image maps. Use client-side MAP and text for hotspots.
• Multimedia. Provide captioning and transcripts of audio, descriptions of video, and accessible versions in case inaccessible formats are used.
• Hypertext links. Use text that makes sense when read out of context. For instance, do not use "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. Label with the title or name attribute.
• Tables. Make line by line reading sensible. Summarize. Avoid using tables for column layout.
• Check your work. Validate the HTML. Use evaluation tools and text-only browsers to verify accessibility.

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Click here for an image in business card layout of the quicktips using 9 point font (not real size).

Click here for the Color PostScript version of the card in real size (you can print it and glue it recto-verso if you wish)