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)

WCAG 2.0 Checklist

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

Web Accessibility Manual Evaluation Checklist (PDF)

Interactive WCAG 2.0 

• 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)

Meaningful Alt Text

• 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

• 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
• Creating accessible surveys using Qualtrics 

Social Media Accessibility

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

• VoiceOver gestures on iOS devices
• TalkBack gestures on Android 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 

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)
• 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) 

Tota11y

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