Websites

As the digital front door to our University, it's important that everyone is able to access the information they need. Once you understand the small steps we can all take to ensure that no person is ever excluded from our content, you will start to see that making our content more accessible actually provides a better user experience for all. 

Focus Areas for Web Accessibility

This section is meant to be heavily cross-referened with the core concepts/skills. We want to explain what ares you'll need to zero in on related to your content platform on websites, its these. On social, captions become more important but titles and headings less so. And then from here, they can get specific product guidance if it exists. Want specific help for AEM websites, we've got that. Or on the course content page, we can direct them directly to canvas support. The tool to know would be Ally. I think we can adjust these "quick facts" with the network's support and insights. 

  • Titles & Headings - Use clear and descriptive titles and headings.
  • Image Alt Text - Provide meaningful alt text for images.
  • Descriptive Hyperlinks - Ensure hyperlinks are descriptive.
  • Color Contrast - Maintain sufficient color contrast.
  • Order & Navigation - Implement logical order and navigation.

Tools to Know

Here are tools you should know about at UC related to web accessiblity. 

For websites we talk about siteimprove, for documents we list equidox, adobe, etc. 

Reviewing Your Content

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Creating New Content

Think Ahead:

  • Outline Your Ideas: Before you start writing, jot down the main topics and subtopics you want to cover. This helps you decide where to place headings.
  • Keep It Consistent: Plan to use a similar heading structure throughout your content to make it easy to follow.

Use Built-In Tools:

  • Heading Styles: Use the heading options in your software (like Word or Google Docs) to keep everything uniform. This makes it easier for everyone to read, including those using assistive tech.
  • Templates: If available, use templates that already have accessible heading structures. They make your job easier!

Check Regularly:

  • Quick Self-Check: Every now and then, take a moment to look over your content. Make sure your headings make sense and everything is easy to follow.
  • Ask a Friend: Sometimes a fresh pair of eyes can help. Ask a colleague to look over your headings and see if they find it easy to navigate.

Fixing Existing Content

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