Checklist to follow
Below we have created a checklist of items to summarise what you have learned in this step-by-step guide to creating accessible content for the web.
Things to do
- Make sure to use headings with descriptive titles to make your content easy to navigate
- Only use images when they add additional information, and always use alt text to describe the contents of the image
- Write in plain language with simple explanations
- Add lists using the proper tool
- Use descriptive text for any hyperlinks
Things to avoid
- Using complex language that might hinder understanding
- Using vague descriptions for headings or links
- Ignoring the significance of headings and layout
- Adding decorative images
- Creating tables, charts, lists or links without using the proper tools
- Talking about the website you are creating a page or article for in the third person
- Using AI generated content without removing emoji’s or em dashes
Accessibility is good for everyone
Making web content accessible can help all sorts of people, regardless of whether they have a disability. People might be using a mobile device or a small screen, they might be stressed or injured, or perhaps English is not their native language.
Anyone can become disabled at any time, in fact it happens to one in four of us over the course of our lives, and it can be very difficult to navigate the world with a disability. Taking the time to make sure your web page or news article is accessible is not just a legal responsibility, it shows your customer that you care about their ability to easily access your service.