Webpages
Accessible websites have the following:
A keyboard-friendly website means a user can easily access content on the page by using the “tab” key. This is the easiest to test, simply put your mouse aside and try navigating the page using only your keyboard.
Alternative text allows individuals who use a screen reader to have knowledge of the picture included within the website through a description of the image included in the alternative text function of the image.
When colors are used, they must have sufficient contrast and not convey meaning. The most pressing issue is that the text stands out against the background.
Headings provide an outline so that a user will understand the page layout. Headings also provide for a more organized website for all users, regardless of using assistive technology.
听Forms are extremely useful for a wide variety of sites, but need to be designed carefully to include clearly labeled fields. Forms should allow users to “tab” through each field of the form and include descriptive text in each field for screen readers.
听Tables should be created in the simplest way. It is best to avoid using tables for anything but tabular data. Instead, columns can be used to divide content into sections.
Linked text within a website should use descriptive text rather than the full website address. The linked text should be descriptive but short and easy to convey where the link will take the user.
Web Accessibility Overview
Web Accessibility Testing