website accessibility

website accessibility

1. issues

   • sites which are incompatible with screen readers
   • text that is difficult to read
   • websites that dont allow access for non-mouse users
   • over fussy and distracting layouts

2. some guidlines

   • use contrasting colours
     • easier to read
   • sensible font size
     • readable

3. accessibility features

   • able to make text bigger/smaller
     • people can read the information
   • text - speech
     • helps visually impaired people
   • accessibility statements
     • so people know how to change options to suit there level of accessibility

4. advantages of this

   • makes the site available to a wider audience
   • makes the site easy to use for everyone
   • makes it easier for users of the website to find things they want
   • using sensible navigation helps you find your way around the site