Accessibility Checklist
This checklist will provide a starting point to help you assess whether your content meets accessibility standards. The links in the descriptions will take you to a full explanation and tutorial.
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| Item and Description | Yes | No | Notes and Revision Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. All images, graphics, tables, etc. have descriptions (alt text). | |||
| 2. All videos have accurate captions. | |||
| 3. All audio-only content has a full transcript. | |||
| 4. Tables are properly formatted so that they can be read easily by a screen reader | |||
| 5. Headings are used to organize content and make it easy to navigate. | |||
| 6. Contrasting colors and simple backgrounds are used in all materials. Text and graphics are meaningful when viewed without color. | |||
| 7. Descriptive hyperlinks are used instead of the URL alone or a hyperlinked “click here.” | |||
| 8. Links are provided to all applets, scripts and plugins needed to launch various technologies. | |||
| 9. All documents and presentations (example: Word, Excel, PowerPoints and PDFs) have been tested with an accessibility checker. | |||
| 10. The accessibility of all tools, content, materials and websites, including those from external sources, has been confirmed. |