Web Accessibility Resources
World Wide Web (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0
HTML Accessibility Resources from webAIM.org
- webAIM.org is a leader in providing excellent resources for learning about HTML accessibility. (Webaim)
- This WCAG 2.0 Checklist describes, in general terms, the guidelines for accessible web content. (Webaim)
Web Accessibility Manual Evaluation Checklist
- brings together the W3C's recommendation as well as WebAIM's own plain-language version so they can be compared side-by-side.
Navigation
- Creating accessible fly-out menus (W3C Web Accessibility Initiative)
- Good example of accessible navigation (Univ. of Pennsylvania)
- Accessible dropdown menus revisited (Terrill Thompson blog, Dec. 2, 2013)
- Good example of accessible navigation with responsive design (Pacific ADA Center)
Common Accessibility Errors Checklist (docx)
- This lists the most common accessibility errors and gives step by step instructions on how to fix them. [MS Word document] (SU ITS)
- Having trouble deciding if your image needs alt text or what it should be? This decision tree will help. (4Syllables)
How to structure headings for web accessibility
- Great article on how to use headings to convey structure and when not to use headings.
- 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
Web Accessibility Techniques
Basic WordPress Accessibility (quick guide) (docx)
- This quick guide will assist you in applying basic accessibility enhancements your WordPress site.
Basic Cascade Accessibility (quick guide) (docx)
- This short guide provides basic techniques for improving the accessibility of your Cascade site.
Mobile Accessibility
Mobile Accessibility Guidelines and Testing
- Mobile Accessibility at W3C
- How WCAG 2.0 guidelines apply to mobile (W3C Web Accessibility Initiative)
- Mobile Accessibility QA Testing Checklist (PaulJAdam.com)
- Mobile Accessibility Tests (Henry Swan's blog)
- Google Accessibility Scanner - suggests accessibility improvements for Android apps
Best practices for designing accessible mobile apps
- Usability - Accessibility (Material Design)
- Why mobile accessibility matters - best practices to make your mobile site accessible (mobiForge)
Screen reader testing on mobile devices
Web Accessibility Checkers
Compliance Sheriff
- SU has a site license for Cyxtera Compliance Sheriff
- Request a Compliance Sheriff account
How to Check for the Top 10 Accessibility Requirements
- 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
- 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)
- Quick Reference: Testing Web Content for Accessibility using the WAVE tool
Contrast Checker with color selection tools
- Checks for WCAG compliance and provides tools for modifying colors to enhance contrast (Vision Australia)
List of Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools
- This is a compiled list of other web accessibility evaluation tools. (W3C)
- This is an evaluation tool that can be saved to your bookmarks. It is very easy to save and use!