Web Accessibility
Accessible Content
Provide text equivalents for all information represented in a non-textual format. Information that may be represented in a non-textual format may include images, image buttons, and image maps.
Alternate text tags (alt tags) should be provided for images and image buttons.
For more complex graphics, such as tables or charts, provide an alternate text tag as well as a long description. Or, provide the table or chart in a text-only format.
Images used for decoration or formatting can have a null alt tag rather than descriptive information.
"Hot spots" should be included in image maps.
Use client-side image maps rather than server-side image maps.
Provide text equivalents for any audio used on the web site including audio files and multimedia files containing audio and video.
For audio files, provide a transcript of the information provided in the audio portion.
For multimedia files, provide either a transcript or, better yet, captions within the video.
Use color and contrast with care.
Don't use color alone to convey information on your web site.
Use colors that have high contrast for foreground and background.
Faculty Resource Council on Disability Model