An introduction to accessibility - Digital. gov Accessibility must be considered throughout design, development, content creation, and maintenance of digital assets It’s much easier to build accessibility in from the start, than to remediate something after it’s already built Some of the most common accessibility issues we see on federal websites include:
Accessibility - Digital. gov Accessibility: Essential knowledge Section508 gov This site provides guidance for federal agencies on several topics in IT accessibility, including creating accessible websites and documents, accessibility testing, accessibility training, and accessibility in contracting and procurement
Accessibility - U. S. Web Design System (USWDS) Accessibility guidelines help us address specific, ability-based patterns of user experience (UX) USWDS builds these baseline UX needs into its design language, components, guidance, and layouts
Accessibility for visual designers | Digital. gov Resources Accessibility - Material Design WebAIM: Web Accessibility for Designers Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2 0 references: 1 3 2 Meaningful Sequence 2 4 6 Headings and Labels Typography Can you easily read and comprehend textual information on the page? Why it's important Zelda has low vision and has trouble reading small text
An Introduction to Accessibility - Digital. gov However, keeping accessibility central in the work we do, and the digital products we design and build is a constant challenge for most teams (our team included) Fortunately, there is a wealth of checklists, tools, videos, and guidance around designing and building accessible products that are compliant with the Section 508 Standards
Accessibility for user experience designers | Digital. gov Getting started Accessibility is usability for people who interact with products differently Your role is to help the team approach accessibility as a facet of user experience rather than checklist of requirements How to use this guide: If you have project-specific questions, ask your agency’s accessibility team Inclusive design Adopt an inclusive design mentality Celebrate accessibility
Button accessibility tests - U. S. Web Design System (USWDS) Button accessibility checklist General tests Zoom magnification tests Keyboard navigation tests Screen reader tests General tests Button text conveys its meaning When you view the button on a page and determine the button’s purpose, the text (not color alone) conveys the button’s meaning
Accessibility for product managers | Digital. gov Getting started Product managers play a vital role in communicating accessibility requirements early in the project lifecycle, ensuring each team member knows their responsibility, and keeping the team accountable for building accessible products Following these steps, you’ll make sure you’re not only following legal requirements, but making your product more usable for everyone Why you