Often times people think that making materials accessible and user-friendly to all is lots of extra work. Let me say it is not. If you follow these 10 rules upfront you are on your way for user-friendly materials for all to enjoy!
- Use pre-formatted headings, bullet points, list, tables and charts
- The layout is logical to the user (not the developer)
- A user can use the keyboard to navigate throughout the website
- Use San Serif fonts and at least 12 pt. font size
- Use alternative text for images, tables and charts
- All colors contrast with each other
- Avoid WordArt, Drop Cap, Text boxes
- Avoid using URL’s and the phrase “click here” “more information”
- Caption all videos
- Use the built in Accessibility checker
To learn more on how to make your materials accessible and useable to all check out these resourses:
- WebAim
- Cheatsheets for Word, Powerpoint, Excel
- Accessibility and Usability at Penn State
- Captioning Youtube Videos
- Center for UDL
“The accessibility problems of today are the mainstream breakthroughs of tomorrow”.
Eve Andersson, lead engineer at Google
The Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center (ATAC) 