Web Accessibility

Web Accessibility Resources

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. (W3C)

lynda.com

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

Basic WordPress Accessibility (quick guide)

• This quick guide will assist you in understanding basic techniques for making your WordPress site accessible. [MS Word document]

Web Accessibility Checkers

WAVE Web Accessibility Tool

• How does your website stacks up to WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines? Use this checker online checker or for frequent use install the Chrome Extension. (Webaim)

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!