In our last post, we talked about making your website colour-friendly to users who have difficulties with colour. But have you ever thought about making your website design disability-friendly?
Approximately one billion people in the world have a disability, that's a huge chunk of the market! Every day websites prevent millions of users that are disabled from hopping online and having a trouble-free experience. I want to highlight some simple steps you can incorporate into your website to make it disability-friendly.
1. Use ALT tags - For users that are visually impaired and use a screen reader (a software program that reads text on a website out loud), the ALT tags describe out loud what the image is to the user. Make sure you describe your images accurately and briefly.
6. Leverage ARIA Roles for Enhanced Accessibility - ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) roles enhance the accessibility of dynamic website elements for users of assistive technologies. By incorporating ARIA attributes, you can provide additional context and functionality for screen reader users. Collaborate with your web developer to implement ARIA roles effectively.
7. Enhance Form Accessibility - Avoid using placeholder text in forms, as it may be inaccessible to users with visual impairments. Instead, utilize <label> tags or ARIA attributes to provide clear labels for form elements. Prioritize text and background contrast to improve form readability for all users.
8. Minimize Reliance on Tables - While tables have their uses, they can pose accessibility challenges for users of screen readers. Whenever possible, use CSS for data presentation to ensure compatibility with assistive technologies. When using tables, provide clear headers and captions to aid navigation for users with disabilities.
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