Quick tips to make accessible websites
See the complete guidelines at www.w3.org/WAI
- Images & Animations Use the
alt attribute to describe the function of all visuals.
- Image Maps Use client-side
MAP and alt text for hotspots.
- Multimedia Provide captioning and
transcripts of audio, and descriptions of video.
- Page Organization Use headings, lists,
and consistent structure. Use CSS for layout
and style. No blinking.
- Links
Use text that makes sense when read out of context.
- Graphs & Charts
Summarise or use the longdesc attribute.
- Scripts, Applets, & Plug-ins
Provide
alternative pages in case
active features are inaccessible or unsupported.
- Frames
Label each frame with title or name
attribute.
- Tables Make line by line reading
sensible. Provide a Summary. Avoid using tables for column layout.
- Check your work Validate the
HTML. Use evaluation tools and text-only browser to verify accessibility.
Click here for an image of the printed layout
in 9 point font as seen thru FrameMaker.