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Web Accessibility For Designers

Designers

• Plan Heading Structure Early

• Ensure an content and design fits into a logical heading structure.

• Consider Reading Order

• The reading order Should be the same as the visual order.

• Provide Good Contrast

• Be careful with light Shades Of gray, orange, and yellow.

• Use True Text Whenever Possible

• True text enlarges better, loads faster. and is easier to translate. Use CSS to add visual style.

• Watch the Use of CAPS

• All caps can be difficult to read and can be read incorrectly by screen readers.

• Use Adequate Font Size

• Font size can vary based on the font chosen, but 10 point is usually a minimum.

• Remember Line Length

• Don’t make it too long or too short.

• Make Sure Links are Recognizable

• Differentiate links in the body of the page with underlines or something Other than color alone.

• Design Link Focus Indicators

• Ensure keyboard users can visually identify a focused link. Use the standard dotted line or other non-color designators.

• Design a "Skip to Main Content" Link

• A link for keyboard users to skip navigation should be at the top of the page. It can be hidden, but should be visible when it receives keyboard focus.

• Ensure Link Text Makes Sense on Its Own

• Avoid “Click Here” in link text. Other ambiguous links, such as "More” or “Continue” , Can also be confusing.

• Use Animation, Video, and Audio Carefully

• If used, provide a play/pause button, Avoid flashing or strobing content. It can cause seizures.

• Don\'t Rely on Color Alone

• Because users Often can\'t distinguish or may override colors, color cannot be the only way information is conveyed.

• Design Accessible Form Controls

• Ensure form controls have descriptive labels and instructions. Pay close attention to form validation errors and recovery mechanisms.