Wondering how to keep your website & social media accessible – well you’re in luck!
Accessibility & Equality are one of the main key pillars when it comes to browsing the web therefore, accommodating users with disabilities is a must which allows them to tailor their experience to meet specific needs and preferences while accessing websites.
Leading global brands make use of AI powered accessibility solutions like Userway and accessible, making them more inclusive of their audience & cater to them with ease and comfort.
Nowadays, Content & Business owners in the UK & USA are required to be compliant to ADA & WCAG regulations legally and many more globally are following their lead as they work in aims to adapt measures towards a more inclusive society.
The producing of digital content build towards a more inclusive internet for all humans along the spectrum of physical and cognitive capacity even if its necessarily not the legal mandate in your geographic region.
Below are a few tips and tricks to keep your website & social media a bit more inclusive and accessible:
- Headings Order is key! – Adhere to the correct order of headings in a way that the screen reader can interpret it in the right order
- SMILE or not…. 😊- Be extra careful when it comes to emojis as screen readers will read out emojis and it could be distracting from the main content
- Image Alt Text -Alt text conveys the message behind the image (Plus it boosts your SEO)
- CAPTCHA Alternatives – Opt for spam free accessible form as CAPTCHA is not accessible with screen readers
- Video Captioning – Upload videos with the “Closed Captions” feature which enables screen readers to interpret them.
- Color – Be aware of colors, especially in submission forms and keep the content inclusive for color deficient individuals that might be visiting your site.
- Ableist Language – Tone down on ableist and old-fashioned language, for instance words like crippled, lame, insane & retarded or anything that is prejudiced and might offend a group
- CamelCase Hashtags – Use #HashtagsLikeThis instead of #TYPINGLIKETHIS
Should UAE Brands start implementing these steps?
Diversity & Inclusion has been one of the major focus for the country in recent years, with the government making tangible efforts for people of determination and accommodating diversity in all sectors. Web & Digital inclusion could be on its way to mainstream acceptance in the region.
At INDEX Media, we create inspiring content for your audience with high quality production value & compelling visual appeal. Get in touch today at marketing@indexmedia.ae to know more!