Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

Accessible Web Content

There are several things you can do to ensure online web pages have digitally accessible content.

Webpage Accessibility

Write accurate but concise alt text.

  • Alt text should describe the most relevant parts of an image.
     
    • Ask yourself:
       
      • What’s the most valuable things to know about the image?
         
      • What does the image communicate?
         
      • What are the parts you need to describe to get your point across to a reader?
         
  • Be concise: describe the image with roughly 20 words.

Use headings to give pages a logical and systemic structure.

  • H1 for page titles
     
  • H2 for sections
     
  • H3 to H5 for subsections

Link text should tell the user where the link will take them.

  • Avoid using language like "Click here" for link text.

Use bulleted or numbered lists when describing a series of items.

  • This means avoiding tables whenever possible.
     
  • Tables are not completely prohibited
     
    • if you have any questions about using tables on a web page, please reach out ASC Web Services.

Keep your paragraphs short.

  • Paragraphs should be from 1 to 3 sentences.
     
  • Shortened paragraphs make it easier for users to skim the page and easily find the information they're looking for.