Pop-up Windows Pop-up windows (new windows that are triggered automatically or when a user activates a link) can cause confusion and disorientation for all users. While screen readers typically indicate that a new window has opened, managing multiple windows can be complicated, especially for blind users. Because of the various difficulties with pop-up windows, they […]
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Pop-up Windows Pop-up windows (new windows that are triggered automatically or when a user activates a link) can cause confusion and disorientation for all users. While screen readers typically indicate that a new window has opened, managing multiple windows can be complicated, especially for blind users. Because of the various difficulties with pop-up windows, they […]
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Auto-playing Audio Audio, such as background music, that automatically plays when a user comes to a web page can be very distracting and will interfere with screen reader audio. WCAG 2.0 Level A requires that “a mechanism is provided to stop, pause, mute, or adjust volume for audio that automatically plays on a page for […]
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WCAG 2.0 and Transcripts The word “transcript” doesn’t appear in WCAG 2.0 because it is strictly interpreted as being only the verbatim text version of that which is spoken. For optimal web accessibility for users with auditory disabilities, information in addition to the spoken content (such as indications of laughter or explosions, or the presentation […]
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Sensory Characteristics Avoid relying on sensory characteristics, such as shape, size, or visual location. For example, “Click the green button” will not be useful to screen reader users or some users who are color blind. Instead, use “Click on the green button labeled ‘submit’” or simply “Click the ‘submit’ button”. Similarly, “Use the form on […]
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US Labor Department’s Office of Disability Employment Policy announces launch of Web portal on accessible workplace technology WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy announced the launch of http://www.PEATworks.org — a comprehensive Web portal spearheaded by ODEP’s Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology. From educational articles to interactive tools, the […]
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