Accessibility (often abbreviated to A11y — as in “a” then 11 characters then “y”) in Web development means enabling as many people as possible to use Web sites, even when those people’s abilities are limited in some way.
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Table bookmarklet will help accessibility testers identify the tables on the page and the errors within them. Generally during an accessibility audit process often screen readers are used to check if the tables are being read appropriately. Table bookmarklet here will reduce the effort for the accessibility testers who are not regular users of screen…
Accessible Media Players We compiled a list of accessible audio & video players to make audio and video content accessible for a wide variety of individuals with disabilities. We have not tested all the media players below in the list and we cannot watch for the accessibility as the code is updated regularly. If there…
List bookmarklets will identify all list on the page presented with <ul>, <ol>, <li>, <dl>, <dd>, and <dt> elements. This will help accessibility testers identify list elements on the page and also make note of elements that appear as list but is not marked as such. This will help you evaluate the WCAG Guideline 1.3.1…
Headings bookmarklet will identify all headings on the page presented with HTML H1-H6 tags and with ARIA role=heading. This will help accessibility testers understand the layout of the page and identify the text that is a heading but is not marked as such. This will help you evaluate the WCAG Guideline 1.3.1 Info and Relationships.…
A bookmarklet is a link that contains Javascript that you can run on any web page. It is a bookmark that runs javascript on the current page instead of taking you to a new page. Bookmarklets help web developers and designers see the entire perspective on website, it helps view hidden accessibility information in web…
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Accessible front-end development ensures people with different abilities can access, understand, and navigate web content, regardless of how they’re accessing it. Front-end developers collaborate with other members of a cross-functional team to implement a robust user experience. Keyboard Access Use the keyboard to navigate through the page using the tab key. Make sure you can…
Accessibility is usability for people who interact with products differently. Your role is to help the team approach accessibility as a facet of user experience rather than a checklist of requirements. Inclusive Design Assistive Technology Humanize Accessibility Tab Order Focus Navigation Shortcuts Forms Images Touch Targets You can also view our other digital accessibility checklists:…
Product managers play a vital role in communicating accessibility requirements early in the project lifecycle, ensuring each team member knows their responsibility, and keeping the team accountable for building accessible products. Following these steps, you’ll make sure you’re not only following legal requirements, but making your product more usable for everyone. Accessibility Basics Familiarize yourself…
Accessible writing ensures your content is easier for everyone to read. As we build government services, we want to ensure they are accessible and welcoming to everyone who needs to use them. Plain Language Refer to the plain language section of 18F’s Content Guide for general guidance, lists of words to avoid, and links to…
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