If a “Skip to content” link is provided on any website, it will allow users to move the keyboard focus directly to the main content of the website. When header with navigation links is repeated at the top of several pages, keyboard users should be able to avoid it and move the keyboard focus directly […]
Headings Tag
Headings play a very important role in the accessibility level of any document, whether it is a Word, PDF, or HTML document. Screen reader users use “Headings” for navigation and they provide a clear concept of a document which benefits all users, making it easier to understand the content. Remember that blind users can’t just […]
Page title Tag
Why Title for Every Page The Page Title is the First Thing Screen Reader announce to its users. Blind users cannot glance quickly at the content of a web page to see what the page is about, so they depend on the page title to give them this information. Web pages without titles waste […]
HTML CODES AND PAGE STRUCTURE
Building accessibility in a web page needs good semantic page structure. Semantic structure easily conveys important information of web pages to assistive technology users. When actual headings, links, and lists are used, and when tables are marked up properly, it become more usable for disable people. Below are some parts of semantic structure that can […]
ALTERNATIVE TEXT MISTAKES AND SUGGESTIONS
Using alt text to describe images and other non-text content is done appropriately, it increases both the accessibility of your website and your S E O. Assistive technology users will have a better understanding of your website content and its searchability will improve. When a search engine scans your site, it will able to read […]
WHAT IS ALTERNATIVE TEXT?
Alternative text has different names like: Alt attributes Alt text Alt descriptions Alternative text is a vital function that describes the appearance of an image or object on a given page. Alternative text has three main uses: Alt text will give the user a description of what the image is all about. It is […]
TABLES AND SCREEN READERS
How screen readers read tables? The screen reader software informs users that there is a table, and says how many columns and rows there are, e.g., “Table with 3 columns and 5 rows.” After hearing this, the user can decide to let the screen reader keep reading through all of the cells in regular mode, […]
10 BASICS WEB ACCESSIBILITY TIPS1. Use meaningful title attributes 2. Keep important interactive elements higher up the web page 3. Don’t begin title attributes with the same text 4. Use headings properly 5. Use different and meaningful page titles 6. Use skip navigation 7. Label your form elements 8. Test your web pages with CSS and JavaScript disabled 9. “See” what it’s like to use assistive technologies 10. Web accessibility is not about creating dull or boring website, it simply provide equal experience to all the users.
Use meaningful title attributes Keep important interactive elements higher up the web page Don’t begin title attributes with the same text Use headings properly Use different and meaningful page titles Use skip navigation Label your form elements Test your web pages with CSS and JavaScript disabled “See” what it’s like to use assistive technologies Web […]
Web Accessibility benefits only Disable People?
It is true when you first think about “web accessibility”; you have to think specifically about people with disabilities, but the benefits of accessibility cover lot more than that. Benefits: . The same principles that make a web site good for people with disabilities also make it good for people on mobile devices. It […]
What Is JAWS PC Cursor, JAWS Cursor, & Virtual PC Cursor
PC cursor JAWS cursor Virtual PC cursor PC cursor When using JAWS, the PC cursor is equal to the keyboard focus. In this mode, users can type, access menus etc. As users move from one item to the next, each item is highlighted. JAWS cursor The JAWS cursor is equal to the mouse […]