Web Accessibility Resources and Guidelines
Web Accessibility Resources
World Wide Web (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1
WebAIM.org HTML Accessibility Resources
- webAIM.org is a leader in providing excellent resources for learning about HTML accessibility. (Webaim)
Web Accessibility Manual Evaluation Checklist (.docx)
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.
Web Accessibility Learning Opportunities
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
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)