Stanford Web Services and the Office of Digital Accessibility Team Up for a More Accessible Stanford Sites
April 17, 2024
Accessibility Concepts
Learn more about accessibility best practices
Following these basic concepts will help you improve content clarity and accessibility.
Using Color
Select foreground colors that have strong contrast against the background. Use both color and style to convey meaning.
Add Structure with Headings and Lists
Structure content with headings and lists. Add a table of contents for longer documents.
Provide Accessible Alternatives for Audio/Video
Include all spoken information as well as relevant parts of the soundtrack.
Write Meaningful Links
Use descriptive text for hyperlinks to help website visitors scan for relevant information, identify outside resources, and choose which links are the most relevant for their needs.
Accessible Typography
Select and format your typography for more accessible webpages and documents.
Page Title
Create informative page titles for all users to navigate between multiple web pages.
Session Timeout
Ensure all users have an appropriate amount of time to complete a web task on your site.
How-to Guides
Use our step-by-step directions for creating accessible digital content with popular software applications.
Accessibility Reviews
See how we can help you review and understand a product’s level of conformance with established accessibility standards.
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