Tools for Information Literacy

Accessibile design

What is Web Accessibility

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

[W3C model of usability and accessibility]

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

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