Tools for Information Literacy

Accessibile design

What is Web Accessibility

Ensure that your design affords accessibility to the broadest spectrum of users.

Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can use the Web. More specifically, Web accessibility means that people with disabilities can perceive, understand, navigate, and interact with the Web, and that they can contribute to the Web.

W3C Web Accessibility Initiative

• Introduction to Accessibility
• Essential Components

In summary:

Perceivable

• Provide text alternatives for non-text content.
• Provide captions and other alternatives for multimedia.
• Create content that can be presented in different ways, including by assistive technologies, without losing meaning.
• Make it easier for users to see and hear content.

Operable

• Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
• Give users enough time to read and use content.
• Do not use content that causes seizures.
• Help users navigate and find content.

Understandable

• Make text readable and understandable.
• Make content appear and operate in predictable ways.
• Help users avoid and correct mistakes.

Robust

• Maximize compatibility with current and future user tools.

Carolina's Ongoing Commitment

UNC-Chapel Hill is committed to providing a usable, functional Web experience for all users.

Universal Design Ideas

And think about how Designing for accessibility is not that hard

1. Use correct markup on your content
2. Add enough color contrast
3. Don't use color alone to make critical information understandable
4. Design usable focus state
5. Use labels or instructions with form fields and inputs
6. Write useful alternative text for your images and other non-text content
7. Support keyboard navigation

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