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Web Accessibility Tips

Web Accessibility Tips

Here is a collection of web accessibility tips which will be useful in complying with the recommendations set by PWAG’s Web Design Accessibility Recommendations. Feel free to click on each link. [sb_child_list] Share this:

December 12, 20120 comments
Tip #9 – How to Write a Good Alt Text – Jojo Esposa Jr.

Tip #9 – How to Write a Good Alt Text – Jojo Esposa Jr.

One if not the “a must” thing anyone learns in designing accessible websites is putting an ALT attribute on images. The Manila ICT Design Recommendations states that we need to “Attach ALT (alternative) text to graphic images so that assistive computer technology such as screen readers can reach the content”. After reading a few articles about web accessibility and from […]

December 10, 20120 comments
Tip #7 – Color Contrasts – Jojo Esposa Jr.

Tip #7 – Color Contrasts – Jojo Esposa Jr.

Sample of Good and Poor Color Contrasts

In designing websites, one must also consider its color combination. Colors make up the aesthetics aspect of web designing. Beautiful, matching and colorful designs make an attractive and eye-catching website. However, a person with visual impairment would find it very difficult to read the content of a website if the text cannot be read clearly because it somewhat blends with […]

Tip #8 – Basic Accessibility Statement Contents – Jojo Esposa Jr.

Tip #8 – Basic Accessibility Statement Contents – Jojo Esposa Jr.

Those who crafted the “Manila ICT Design Recommendations” for which our Web Design Accessibility Recommendation is based, made Accessibility Statement as their utmost priority. In fact, this recommendation is number one among the list. So probably they considered this very important. I definitely agree with them. Here’s why. What is an Accessibility Statement? Sometimes called an “Access Instruction Page”, an […]