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Perceivable
Information and user interface components must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
- Guideline 1.1 – Text Alternatives
- Guideline 1.2 – Time-based Media
- Guideline 1.3 – Adaptable
- Guideline 1.4 – Distinguishable
Operable
User interface components and navigation must be operable.
- Guideline 2.1 – Keyboard Accessible
- Guideline 2.2 – Enough Time
- Guideline 2.3 – Seizures
- Guideline 2.4 – Navigable
Understandable
Information and the operation of user interface must be understandable.
Robust
Content must be robust enough that it can be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies.
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Whats the 10-4 on user generate content?
My site consists largely of user generated content. Meaning… I don’t have any control of what they post. Do I need to moderate EVERYTHING to make sure it’s accessible and am I even responsible for that?
My site isn’t even close to accessible, where should I start?
I ran one of the pages through the wave scanner and found soo many errors and warnings that I am a bit overwhelmed. Do you have suggestions on where I should start?
Do I need to add a ‘role’ attribute to html 5 tags like nav aside, main, etc.?
I am using the new html 5 tags on my site to give it more semantics. In addition to this should they all be given the corresponding role?
Minimum font size?
I like the look of smaller text on the web. And even if the text is pretty normal size, some subheadings or small bits of info look nice if they are much smaller (thinking 12px or so). Is there a minimum font size that is allowed?
Browser zoom vs text zoom. Which is better?
I noticed that you guys have a text re-sizer on your site. Why not just allow the user to use the browser zoom? Is one better than the other?
How can I test text color contrast?
Is there a way that I can test the color contrast of text and graphics?
Do images and art need to follow accessibility rules?
My site contains alot of artwork, graphics, and some photography. My question is whether or not I need to do anything if they don’t meet requirements. Or do they get a pass?
Company colors don’t pass contrast guidelines.
The company colors don’t page contrast guidelines, and the entire site is build on that color scheme. Are there any exceptions to this rule, and if now what would you suggest?
How do I know if my websites structure is layed out correctly?
My page looks good visually, but am not sure if it’s structure is layed out properly, or if I used the right elements. How am I supposed to know, or is there not ‘one right way’ to do it?
Does my site need to be usable if the CSS and javascript doesn’t load?
I’ve always wondered this but never really known for sure. Let’s say none of my CSS or javascript loads. Do the site still need to be usable? I know a lot of really big sites are useless without CSS and javascript so I’m betting the answer is no but don’t know for sure.