Inclusive Web Tip #067
“The significance of abbreviations and acronyms should be presented when they are first encountered in content. Are you ensuring their meaning is defined on theirRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #067
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“The significance of abbreviations and acronyms should be presented when they are first encountered in content. Are you ensuring their meaning is defined on theirRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #067
“Alternate text descriptions for static and linked images should not replicate any information already conveyed by screen reader technology. Are you actively avoiding redundancy?”Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #066
“Generic link text such as ‘click here’, ‘read more’, and ‘more info’ loses all meaning when consumed outside of its immediate of context. Are youRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #065
“Short, single-topic paragraphs always work best for audience members who struggle with written content. Are you making sure your paragraphs don’t really go beyond 50-60Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #064
“Information is easier to process visually and mentally when it’s broken down into bite-sized, manageable chunks. Are you actively avoiding big, daunting walls of textRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #063
“Long lists can be daunting, and feed into a natural desire to start skimming through the page instead of actually reading. Are you keeping listsRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #062
“Keeping the flashing area of your animations small enough will minimize the risk of seizures for photo-epileptic users. Are you paying attention to such risksRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #061
“Sounds that are triggered automatically can hinder the experience of those who rely on screen readers. Are you making sure that sounds only start afterRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #060
“Making necessary improvements based on feedback received from users with disabilities can have a dramatic impact on how accessible your website is. Are you listeningRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #059
“Formatting and layout elements such as font size, color, and contrast can improve readability and legibility. How are you supporting users with visual impairments orRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #058
“Visually highlighting components when they receive focus helps keyboard only users navigate. Are you making sure active elements are highlighted when they receive keyboard focus?”Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #057
“Identifying language changes in content helps screen reader users better understand passages in other languages. Are you making sure assistive technologies can determine such changes?”Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #056
“Research shows that sentences averaging 15 to 20 words or less are typically easier to process. Are you breaking down longer sentences into smaller onesRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #055
“Jargony language and other technical terms may be unfamiliar to some users. Are you using clear and concise language to make your content easier toRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #054
“Transcripts help audience members who are deaf or hard of hearing to better access your multimedia content. Are you providing users with transcripts for audioRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #053
“Shorter page titles are easier to parse for everyone, including those who use screen readers. Are you keeping page titles to roughly 60 to 70Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #052
“A predictable and logical interface makes it easier for people with disabilities to find and use the content they need. How easily can your audienceRead more about Inclusive Web Tip #051
“Audio descriptions provide verbal descriptions of the visual content in a video, which can be helpful for users who are blind or have low vision.Read more about Inclusive Web Tip #050