Best Practices

• Use headings for structure (not for style) and use headings consistently.
• alt text to describe images that give the reader information.
• If using complex charts or graphs, include contextual information in the text and captions and describe the image.
• Don’t rely on color to convey information
• Use high contrast and color blind friendly colors.
• Links: link text describes destination, if it is a download link the link tells the reader, links that open in a new tab are labeled. For example: You can learn about accessible links by reading the BC Campus Accessibility Toolkit [new tab]
• Add captions and transcripts to audio and video content.

Resources

• Inaccessible Example Page
• Inaccessible Example Explanation
• BC Campus Accessibility Toolkit: walks through every element of a book and helps you think through the accessibility concerns and best practices. 
• AEM Protocol for Creating Accessible OER: a detailed checklist for creating accessible OER with examples and screenshots.