Website Accessibility FAQs by Mediacurrent
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The document provides an overview of website accessibility, highlighting its importance for inclusivity and compliance with legal standards. It answers frequently asked questions about accessibility tools, testing, and compliance levels, while also offering resources for developers and content editors. Additionally, Mediacurrent, a digital agency, emphasizes its expertise in implementing accessible design strategies and provides contacts for further assistance.
Website Accessibility FAQs by Mediacurrent
- 1. Website Accessibility F.A.Q.s Answered August 15, 2018
- 2. | 2 Today’s Agenda I. About Mediacurrent & Presenters II. Brief Website Accessibility Overview III. We’ll Answer the F.A.Q.s IV. Open Q&A
- 4. | 4 Mediacurrent is a full-service digital agency that implements world class open source software development, design, and strategy to achieve defined goals for enterprise organizations seeking a better return on investment. Who We Are
- 5. | 5 Today’s Team Adam Kirby Dir. of Marketing Becky Cierpich UX/UI Designer Mark Casias Sr. Drupal Developer Tobias Williams Front End Developer Ben Robertson Front End Developer
- 6. | 6 What is Website Accessibility? A11y
- 7. | 7 Website Accessibility Website Accessibility means building websites that are usable by as many people as possible. 57 Million The number of people in the US that report having a disability.
- 9. | 9 Perceivable WC3.org - WCAG Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Operable Understandable Robust
- 10. | 10 The Benefits of Website Accessibility SEO Usability Goodwill Greater Reach It’s the Law (1K+ Lawsuits this year)
- 11. | 11 F.A.Q.s
- 12. | 12 Are there automated tools I can use to ensure my site is accessible? What are the best free tools?
- 13. | 13 What’s the difference between Human and Automated Testing?
- 14. | 14 What do the terms WCAG, W3C, WAI, Section 508, and ADA Title III mean?
- 15. | 15 What are the different levels of compliance?
- 16. | 16 How should I evaluate the level of compliance needed?
- 17. | 17 What Drupal modules can help with accessibility?
- 18. | 18 At what point in a project / website development should I think about accessibility?
- 19. | 19 How often should I check for compliance?
- 20. | 20 What is an Accessibility Statement / and do I need it?
- 21. | 21 What are the legal ramifications of not having an accessible site?
- 22. | 22 If I have an SEO expert, do I need an accessibility expert?
- 23. | 23 As a content editor what’s my role in website accessibility?
- 24. | 24 Some of the technical requirements seem too costly and complex, what are my options?
- 25. | 25 How much does it cost to have and maintain an accessible site? Should I set aside budget just for this?
- 26. | 26 Open Q&A
- 27. | 27 Assets General Assets: Webinar Recording Go-To-Guide for Website Accessibility What’s the difference between A, AA, AAA? How do I create Accessible PDFs? The Least Accessible Page What’s new with WCAG 2.1? How can I build the case to start building accessibility into my website from the beginning? Winn Dixie Court Order Acronyms: WCAG - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. These are available at W3C - World Wide Web Consortium - These are the people who control the web standardization. WAI - Web Accessibility Initiative. The section of the W3C that focuses on accessibility. 508: Section 508 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It was added to that act in 1998 to “require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities.” ADA Title III - ADA Title III is a part of the Americans with Disabilities Act which focuses on private businesses need to be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities. How can I get started with WCAG? A11y Style Guide WCAG 2 Quick Reference What are some free tools for testing? WAVE tool Tota11y Chrome Accessibility Developer Tools VoiceOver for Mac how-to Chrome Vox Keyboard-only navigation how-to Color contrast checker 5 Tools for Establishing an Accessible Web Color Palette
- 28. | 28 Assets Recommended Drupal Modules AddToAny - Adds a link to share your content with the AddToAny service. Automatic Alternative Text The module uses the Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services API to generate an Alternative Text for images when no Alternative Text has been provided. Block ARIA Landmark Roles Inspired by Block Class, this module adds additional elements to the block configuration forms that allow users to assign a ARIA landmark role to a block. CKEditor Abbreviation - Adds a button to CKEditor for inserting and editing abbreviations. If an existing abbr tag is selected, the context menu also contains a link to edit the abbreviation. CKEditor Accessibility Checker - The CKEditor Accessibility Checker module enables the Accessibility Checker plugin from CKEditor.com in your WYSIWYG. High contrast - Provides a quick solution to allow the user to switch between the active theme and a high contrast version of it. (Still in beta) htmLawed - The htmLawed module uses the htmLawed PHP library to restrict and purify HTML for compliance with site administrator policy and standards and for security. Use of the htmLawed library allows for highly customizable control of HTML markup. Siteimprove - The Siteimprove plugin bridges the gap between Drupal and the Siteimprove Intelligence Platform. Style Switcher - This module takes the fuss out of creating themes or building sites with alternate stylesheets. Text Resize - The Text Resize module provides your end-users with a block that can be used to quickly change the font size of text on your Drupal site.
- 29. | 29 Next Steps for You Developers, Content Editors, Marketers Review the Shared Assets in this Document. Need Help? ● Accessibility Audit ● Resolving Known Issues ● Convincing your leadership to take action on Website Accessibility Email Me: adam.kirby@mediacurrent.com
- 31. | 31 About Mediacurrent: Mediacurrent is an Atlanta-based Drupal development and digital marketing agency that believes in collaboration, education, and providing predictable results for your project. Brands such as The Weather Channel, PwC, Butler University, Georgia Tech, Olympus, Habitat for Humanity, Guardian Insurance, and the NBA have trusted us to solve their most complex development and digital challenges. Our service offerings include Drupal development, migrations, training and support, strategy, and design.