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Accessibility Checklist

If you are checking your website for accessibility issues, make sure you check your website against our checklist.

What accessibility issues to look out for:

• Use standard HTML for structure not the style- use style sheets;
• Special information in a format that requires a plug-in must be available in HTML;
• Use descriptive and meaningful alt tags for images;
• All audio should have a transcript or any information provided by any none text means should be provided using text;
• Be consistent through out the website;
• Build keyboard alternatives into your page;
• Use tables and frames with caution;
• Ensure text contrasts with the background;
• Only use commonly used fonts;
• Forms of navigation should be available for users who cannot use pointing devices;
• Keep pages simple ;
• Keep the number of images to a minimum;
• Do not rely on colour to convey information;
• Use only clear commonly used fonts;
• A consistent text navigation bar should be used along with a skip navigation link;
• Other forms of navigation should be available for users who cannot use pointing devices;
• All web pages must comply with the requirements of the World Wide Web Consortiums Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) "A" Standard;
• Check that the site can be used with out the use of a mouse;
• Check that there is a site map;
• Make sure all links make sense;
• Check forms are accessible;
• Check that text can be resized;
• Listen to a video or audio with no volume
  

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