With an increasing emphasis on inclusivity, we’ve put together our thoughts on some of the critical features needed to achieve a successful accessibility and inclusivity website. Furthermore, the considerations outlined below are there to ensure that all users regardless of their abilities, can access and engage with your content.
Key points!
Clear and Well-Structured Content: Make sure you organise your content in a logical and structured manner. Use headings, subheadings, and bullet points.
Alt Text for Images: Provide alternative text descriptions for your images. This allows visually impaired users can understand the content of the images using screen readers.
Keyboard Accessibility: For inclusivity, all website functionalities must be accessible and operated using a keyboard alone. Some users with mobility impairments rely solely on a keyboard for navigation.
Colour Contrast: Use colour combinations with sufficient contrast to ensure that text and other elements are easily readable. This will help visually impaired users.
Responsive Design: Create a responsive website design that adapts to different screen sizes and devices. Making it accessible to users on desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones.
Captioning and Transcripts: Make sure you provide captions for videos and audio content making them accessible to users with hearing impairments. Make sure you add transcripts for audio content to accommodate learning preferences and accessibility needs and promote inclusivity.
Descriptive
Links and Buttons: Use descriptive text for hyperlinks and buttons, clearly indicating the destination or action associated with them. This helps users who are using screen readers to understand the purpose of the link or button.
Assistive Technology Compatibility: Make sure your website is compatible with assistive technologies. Large screen readers, magnifiers, and voice recognition software.
User Testing and Feedback: Conduct inclusivity testing with individuals with differing abilities, gathering feedback and identifying areas for improvement in accessibility and inclusivity.
Ongoing Accessibility Commitment: Maintain a proactive approach towards accessibility by reviewing and updating your website to comply with the latest accessibility standards and guidelines.
Remember! accessibility and inclusivity are ongoing efforts, and it is crucial to continuously learn, adapt, and improve to ensure your website remains accessible to as many users as possible. For more, visit: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/accessibility
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