10 Common Errors When Implementing Accessibility
By Trenton Moss2008-01-29
Don't worry too much about accessibility statements
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Many websites attempting to offer great accessibility create lengthy and what they believe to be helpful accessibility statements. Typically these pages contain information on the accessibility features of the website, how to resize the text etc.
In reality, disabled web users very rarely look at accessibility statements. As web users we don't tend to consult 'help' guides on any site - rather, we stumble along attempting to complete our goals. Although there's nothing wrong with making an accessibility statement page there's no need to spend too much time on it as it won't really be used.
Tutorial Pages:
» Introduction
» Don't use verbose ALT text
» Don't use random characters to separate links
» Don't insert text into empty form fields for the sake of it
» Don't use access keys
» Don't use the table summary (unless it actually adds value)
» Don't forget about the content
» Don't worry too much about accessibility statements
» Don't agonise over acronyms and abbreviations
» Don't change the tab order (unless you have a very good reason to do so)
» Don't forget to listen with a screen reader
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