10 Common Errors When Implementing Accessibility
By Trenton Moss
2008-01-29
Introduction
Web developers attempting to build accessible websites often make the same mistakes
time and time again. Although they're trying their hardest sometimes
their overzealousness gets in the way and actually hinders the
accessibility of their websites.
The below 10 guidelines tell you what not to do, so you too don't fall foul to these same common accessibility errors...
Tutorial Pages:
» Introduction
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Don't use verbose ALT text
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Don't use random characters to separate links
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Don't insert text into empty form fields for the sake of it
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Don't use access keys
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Don't use the table summary (unless it actually adds value)
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Don't forget about the content
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Don't worry too much about accessibility statements
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Don't agonise over acronyms and abbreviations
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Don't change the tab order (unless you have a very good reason to do so)
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Don't forget to listen with a screen reader
