As people increasingly work, attend classes, and interact online, the need for accessibility increases. Whether you develop enterprise-level applications, design newsletters, purchase software, or send the occasional email, you can contribute to a more accessible and inclusive environment.
Here are eight quick tips from the BUILD IT Accessibility presentation.
| Instead of... | Try this... |
|---|---|
| Sending a flat image of a flyer through email | Send a text version that can be read by assistive technology |
| Making an inaccessible PDF on a flatbed scanner | Export an accessible PDF from Word or other software |
| Publishing an online video without captions | Create captions for the video and publish them alongside te video |
| Using bold, large, italic text formatting for headings and sections | Use genuine headings from the styles or formating toolbar in your application |
| Purchasing any old software package | Ask the vendor to provide documentation on their product's accessibility |
| Relying solely on color to provide emphasis | Use color alongside descriptive text or other distiguishing characteristics |
| Creating hyperlinks that say "Click Here", "Learn More", or "Go" | Use the link text to tell users where they're going and what to expect |
| Saying, "Accessibility is someone else's job" | Take the lead. Consider how you can promote and support accessibility in your area. |