Accessible Web Content

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.