Accessibility Tips

Now that we’ve explored accessibility, WCAG, the key principles of POUR, are you ready to apply what you’ve learned to create accessible web content? The following tips are inspired by Susi Miller's book, Designing Accessible Learning Content. Please note that these do not guarantee full compliance. For more information, visit W3C.

Use the accordion below to navigate through POUR principle, there you will find tips on how to improve web content accessibility. These tips will be available as a downloadable checklist for your convenience!

Perceivable

Text Alternatives:

Provide text alternatives for images.
Avoid starting with “Image of…”.
Use captions for detailed descriptions.

Multimedia:

Provide transcripts for pre-recorded audio/videos.
Use captions synchronized with media.
Include important sounds in captions [e.g., [knock at the door]].
Provide audio descriptions for visual content.

Use Color Appropriately:

Do not rely on color alone for information.
Ensure text and background contrast ratio is at least 4.5:1.

WebAIM Contrast Checker

Operable

Keyboard Accessible:

Navigate all controls with keyboard (Tab, arrow keys).
Use headings to aid navigation.

Enough Time:

Provide enough time to read and use content.
Avoid time limits unless adjustable.

Pause, Stop, Hide:

Allow users to control content that starts automatically.
Avoid auto-playing media longer than 5 seconds.

Focus Order:

Ensure logical, linear keyboard navigation.

Downloadable Resource

Download this checklist designed to help you apply the concepts you've learned in the Accessible Learning Design Course to create web content that is inclusive and accessible.

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