The Low Hanging Fruit of Web Accessibility


Almost everyone uses the Web.


Almost everyone creates content for the Web.


Web content


Everyone needs to create their content in such a way that everyone else can access it.


The Typical Computer User


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Accessibility Standards


But web accessibility doesn't have to be hard.


It can't be hard if we want everyone to do it.


So, let's simplify…


Web Accessibility in Five Simple Steps


Step 1. Use headings.


Headings should form an outline of the page content


Headings apply to all document types


Step 2. Add alternate text to images.


Alternate text = equivalent communication


Test #3: Example - Slide 4


Alt text applies to all document types


Step 3. Choose colors with high contrast.


There are free tools that make it simple to check contrast.


Step 4. Add captions to videos


Caption files are plain text files


And there are free tools to help you create them


Step 5. Ask questions about accessibility before selecting other features or tools.


Try using it without a mouse!


A few examples


Discussions


Example: Google Docs


Example: Inaccessible CAPTCHA


Example: Type the RED WORD


Example: Is this webinar accessible?


Questions to Always Ask When Choosing Features and Tools


Vendors must hear from their customers that accessibility is a high priority


That's it.


Wow, web accessibility really is simple!


No it isn't.


Have you forgotten this slide?


But everyone doesn't need to know all that.


Web accessibility specialists need to know all that.


…or most of it.


They also need to know where to find help.


Some people need to know more than others.


Everyone, in descending order by how much they should know about web accessibility


Everyone needs to know


Where to Turn For Help