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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
WebAIM.org HTML Accessibility Resources
- This leads to a list of resources for webAIM.org is a leader in providing excellent resources for learning about HTML accessibility. (Webaim)
- The WCAG 2.0 Checklist describes all the AA standards a website needs to reach in order to be accessible. (Webaim)
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
- This provides guidelines to web content accessibility. (W3C)
Common Accessibility Errors Checklist
- This lists the most common accessibility errors and gives step by step instructions on how to fix them. (SU ITS)
- This contains information about the most common accessibility errors. (SU ITS)
- Having trouble deciding if your image needs alt text or what it should be? This link will provide all of that information about alt text. (W3C)
In addition to these resources for web accessibility, lynda.com has several videos on WordPress accessibility. Log in with your SU ID to view them. Search for "Accessibility for WordPress."
Web Accessibility Checkers
- Want to check how your website stacks up to WCAG 2.0's AA standards? Use this checker. (Webaim)
- Check to see if the colors on your website meet the AA contrast standards. (DasPlankton)
HiSoftware Cynthia Says Portal
- This web accessibility checker uses HiSoftware to check your website. (Cryptzone)
List of Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools
- This is a compiled list of other web accessibility evaluation tools.
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
- Mobile Accessibility Tests (Henry Swan's blog)
- Google Accessibility Scanner
- This tool suggests accessibility improvements for Android apps.
Screen reader testing on mobile devices
Web Accessibility Checkers
How to Check for the Top 10 Accessibility Problems
- Step by step instructions for evaluating the most important accessibility checkpoints using 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
- Tests against WCAG 2.1 standards.
- Use the checker online or install the Chrome Extension.
- 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