BUILDING ACCESSIBILITY SITES
There are many ways Web site builders can accommodate those with disabilities. Some include:
- Color - Make sure links aren't detectable by color alone.
- ALT tags - include ALTernate tags with key graphics that provide text description should the graphic not be displayable (or seeable).
- As you build a site, you may wish to have the HTML code validated by one of numerous Web accessibility engines. These free services examine the code behind your page and give suggestions for improvement.
Free Web Accessibility Testers
Other Useful Resources
- W3C Web accessibility initiative
- W3C Web content accessibility guidelines
- Section 508
- The Access Board - federal agency to accessible design