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Web Accessibility Policy

Syracuse University ICT Accessibility Policy

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Web Accessibility Resources

World Wide Web (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1

What’s New in WCAG 2.2

WebAIM.org HTML Accessibility Resources from webAIM.org    

• webAIM.org is a leader in providing excellent resources for learning about HTML accessibility. (Webaim)

WCAG 2.0 Checklist

• This WCAG 2.0 Checklist describes, in general terms, the guidelines for accessible web content. (Webaim)

 Common Accessibility Errors Checklist

• This lists the most common accessibility errors and gives step by step instructions on how to fix them. [MS Word document] (SU ITS)

 Meaningful Alt Text

• Having trouble deciding if your image needs alt text or what it should be? This decision tree will help. (4Syllables)

lynda.com

• lynda.com has several videos on WordPress accessibility. Log in with your SU ID to view them. Search for "Accessibility for WordPress."

Creating Accessible online forms

• Tips for accessible forms using Frevvo

Web Accessibility Manual Evaluation Checklist (.docx)

Web Accessible Code Libraries and Design Patterns

Web Accessibility Learning Opportunities

• W3C Introduction to Web Accessibility (EdX Course)
• Common Accessibility Issues and How to Address Them: Video Series

Mobile Accessibility

Mobile Accessibility Guidelines and Testing

• Mobile Accessibility at W3C

• WCAG 2.1 A/AA Manual Evaluation Form for Mobile (.docx)

• Mobile Accessibility Tests (Henry Swan's blog)
• Google Accessibility Scanner
  • This tool suggests accessibility improvements for Android apps.

Screen reader testing on mobile devices

• VoiceOver gestures on iOS devices
• TalkBack gestures on Android devices 

Web Accessibility Checkers

How to Check for the Top 10 Accessibility RequirementsProblems

• Step by step instructions for evaluating the most important accessibility checkpoints using the the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation tool 
• WebAIM - Quick Reference: Testing Web Content for Accessibility 
• Sample University - a site specifically designed to illustrate common accessibility problems

WAVE Web Accessibility Tool

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• How does your website stacks up to Tests against WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines? Use this .1 standards. 
• Use the checker online checker or for frequent use install the Chrome Extension. (Webaim)
• Quick Reference: Testing Web Content for Accessibility using the WAVE tool

Contrast Checker

• Check to see if the colors on your website meet WCAG 2.0 AA contrast guidelines. (DasPlankton)

List of Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools

• This is a compiled list of other web accessibility evaluation tools. (W3C)

Tota11y

• This is an evaluation tool that can be saved to your bookmarks. It is very easy to save and use!

Web Accessibility Techniques

Basic WordPress Accessibility (quick guide)

• This quick guide will assist you in applying basic accessibility enhancements your WordPress site. [MS Word document]

Basic Cascade Accessibility (quick guide)

• This short guide provides basic techniques for improving the accessibility of your Cascade site. [PDF]

• See WAVE Help and WAVE Documentation at WebAIM

ANDI: Accessible name and Description Inspector

• Free bookmarklet that tests against WCAG 2.1 and Section 508 standards
• Tests focusable elements, graphics, links/buttons, tables, headings, form fields, color contrast