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WCAG 2.0 and Text Sizes WCAG 2.0 does not specify a minimum text size—1 pixel font would be compliant, though obviously inaccessible to all sighted users. Font sizes should generally be at least 10 pixels. WCAG 2.0 Success Criterion 1.4.4 (Level AA) requires that content must remain readable and functional when text size or page […]

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SSB Bart Group hosts FREE Accessibility Webinars throughout the year. Upcoming webinars include: April 14th: Acrobat XI Accessibility – Requirements, Implementation and Evaluation May 27th: CVAA Legal Requirements for Video Programming (hosted by 3Play Media) To learn more or to register, visit them online.

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Form Fields Without Visible Labels Sometimes form fields, such as a search text box, do not have visible label text. In order to be accessible, these fields must have descriptive text provided in one of two ways: Use the title attribute in place of a label. If a form field has a title, but no […]

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Use Links and Buttons Appropriately Links and buttons can be scripted to perform various functions. In general, buttons should only be used when form data is being submitted or when other in-page elements are being controlled or manipulated. Links, on the other hand, should be used when a context change will occur for the user […]

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Button Text Buttons should have descriptive and succinct values or text that describe the function of that form button. Like “click here” links, ambiguous button text (such as “Go” or “Submit”) requires the user to scan before the button to determine precisely what the button does. Descriptive text such as “Search”, “Subscribe”, etc. are unambiguous […]

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Web Accessibility and SEO Web accessibility and search engine optimization (SEO) are both about getting relevant content to users. Accessible content and search engine optimized content are both machine readable. Accessibility and SEO best practices are closely aligned. Proper alternative text for images, good heading structure, descriptive link text, descriptive and succinct page titles, ensuring […]

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