Accessibility Standards

Accessibility Standards Details

WCAG Compliance

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines standards to follow.

Target WCAG 2.1 AA compliance for all digital properties
Ensure keyboard navigation is fully supported throughout websites and applications
Implement proper semantic HTML structure for screen reader compatibility
Test with accessibility tools during development and before release

Color Contrast Ratios

Standards for maintaining readable text across all backgrounds.

Maintain minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio for normal text (WCAG AA)
Maintain minimum 3:1 contrast ratio for large text (18pt or 14pt bold)
Use color contrast checking tools during design phase
Ensure sufficient contrast in all interactive elements

Alt Text for Images

Guidelines for creating effective alternative text descriptions.

Provide descriptive alt text for all informative images
Keep alt text concise but comprehensive (generally under 125 characters)
Decorative images should use empty alt attributes (alt="")
Include relevant details that convey the image's purpose and content