Assignment accessibility-posters-set.pdf
- 2. Designing for users on the autistic spectrum Do... write in plain language use simple colours use simple sentences and bullets make buttons descriptive build simple and consistent layouts ! ! Don’t... use bright contrasting colours use figures of speech and idioms create a wall of text make buttons vague and unpredictable build complex and cluttered layouts ! !! ! ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibility-posters/ posters/accessibility-posters.pdf
- 3. Designing for users of screen readers ! " Do... describe images and provide transcripts for video follow a linear logical layout structure content using HTML5 build for keyboard use only write descriptive links and headings <alt> ! <h1> <nav> <label> ! Contact us Don’t... only show information in an image or video spread content all over a page rely on text size and placement for structure force mouse or screen use write uninformative links and headings ! Header 36pt, bold ! Click here ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibility-posters/ posters/accessibility-posters.pdf
- 4. Designing for users with low vision Do... use good colour contrasts and a readable font size publish all information on web pages use a combination of colour, shapes and text follow a linear, logical layout put buttons and notifications in context Aa ! HTML Start ! 200% magnification Submit Don’t... use low colour contrasts and small font size bury information in downloads only use colour to convey meaning spread content all over a page separate actions from their context Aa ! ! 200% magnification Submit ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibility-posters/ posters/accessibility-posters.pdf
- 5. Designing for users with dyslexia XyL dAS e i XyL dAS e i XyL dAS e i Do... use images and diagrams to support text align text to the left and keep a consistent layout consider producing materials in other formats (for example audio or video) keep content short, clear and simple let users change the contrast between background and text ! ! ! Don’t... use large blocks of heavy text underline words, use italics or write in capitals force users to remember things from previous pages - give reminders and prompts rely on accurate spelling - use autocorrect or provide suggestions put too much information in one place !! DON’T DO THIS ! ! ! dyslexia dsyle ! ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibility-posters/ posters/accessibility-posters.pdf
- 6. Designing for users with physical or motor disabilities Do... make large clickable actions Yes give clickable elements space design for keyboard or speech only use design with mobile and touchscreen in mind provide shortcuts Tab ! !" Find address Postcode Don’t... demand precision No bunch interactions together make dynamic content that requires a lot of mouse movement have short time out windows tire users with lots of typing and scrolling ! ! 1 2 3 2a 2b 2c ! Your session has timed out Address ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibility-posters/ posters/accessibility-posters.pdf
- 7. Designing for users who are deaf or hard of hearing Do... write in plain language use subtitles or provide transcripts for videos use a linear, logical layout break up content with sub-headings, images and videos let users ask for their preferred communication support when booking appointments ! CC ! Don’t... use complicated words or figures of speech ! put content in audio or video only make complex layouts and menus make users read long blocks of content make telephone the only means of contact for users ! ! !! ! ! ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibility-posters/ posters/accessibility-posters.pdf
- 8. Designing for users with anxiety Do... give users enough time to complete an action explain what will happen after completing a service make important information clear give users the support they need to complete a service let users check their answers before they submit them Don’t... rush users or set impractical time limits leave users confused about next steps or timeframes leave users uncertain about the consequences of their actions 1 3 2 4 make support or help hard to access leave users questioning what answers they gave We have sent you an email ? ? ? ? ? ? ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibility-posters/ posters/accessibility-posters.pdf
- 9. Home Office Digital’s goal is to make exceptional services for everyone. Understanding accessibility means we can build services that work for everyone, whatever their access need. These posters show how you can make your service accessible for different access needs. Email access@digital.homeoffice.gov.uk to get involved and help make Home Office Digital services accessible by default ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibility-posters/ posters/accessibility-posters.pdf