Accessibility: Essential knowledge Section508.gov This site provides guidance for federal agencies on several topics in IT accessibility, including creating accessible websites and documents, accessibility testing, accessibility training, and accessibility in contracting and procurement.
An introduction to accessibility Understand how to approach accessibility for all What is accessibility? In the federal government, accessibility means that agencies must give disabled employees and members of the public access to information comparable to the access available to others.
Resources Accessibility - Material Design WebAIM: Web Accessibility for Designers Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 references: 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence 2.4.6 Headings and Labels Typography Can you easily read and comprehend textual information on the page? Why it's important Zelda has low vision and has trouble reading small text.
Learn the accessibility requirements and periodically test your content for accessibility. Read the Section 508 Standards and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 and other key resources that discuss them. Then test your social media content with a screen reader or other type of assistive technology.
A deeper look at accessibility: what to do, how to do it, and why it matters.
Accessibility guidelines help us address specific, ability-based patterns of user experience (UX). USWDS builds these baseline UX needs into its design language, components, guidance, and layouts.
Getting started Accessibility is usability for people who interact with products differently. Your role is to help the team approach accessibility as a facet of user experience rather than checklist of requirements. How to use this guide: If you have project-specific questions, ask your agency’s accessibility team. Inclusive design Adopt an inclusive design mentality Celebrate accessibility ...
Accessibility and Plain Language We Have a Lot in Common! Goal: make it possible for everyone to understand and act on content Cognitive function decreases when you’re in a hurry, distracted, tired, or anxious Design, write, and organize content for your users and audience Be consistent
A ‘quick-start’ guide for embedding accessibility and inclusive design practices into your team’s workflow
Resources Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 references: 1.3.1 Info and Relationships 2.4.1 Bypass Blocks Video and multimedia Is everyone able to access your multimedia content? Why it's important Blake is hearing-impaired and cannot rely on audio. Sandra is a non-native English speaker and has difficulty understanding video ...
Getting started Product managers play a vital role in communicating accessibility requirements early in the project lifecycle, ensuring each team member knows their responsibility, and keeping the team accountable for building accessible products. Following these steps, you’ll make sure you’re not only following legal requirements, but making your product more usable for everyone. Why you ...
Document and PDF Accessibility (Reference) Document Accessibility Tips Accessible Documents Top Tips Use native styles features to ensure proper document organization For instance: Title vs. Heading 1 vs. Heading 2 vs. Normal Text Use proper table procedures (no merged cells, one informational header row and column, etc.) Use native bullet features