Provide text alternatives for all no-text content (images, icons, videos).
Offer captions and transcripts for audio and video content.
Ensure content is readable: use clear fonts, sufficient sizing, and high contrast colors.
Avoid relying on color alone to convey information; include text or icons.
Provide clear indicators for interactive elements.
Allow users to pause, stop, or hide moving or flashing content.
Avoid content that may trigger seizures, such as flashing over 3 times/sec.
Use clear, simple language and instructions.
Maintain consistent navigation and layout.
Make sure links and buttons are descriptive, avoiding vague phrases like “Click here."
Use valid HTML/CSS (i.e., correct heading structure) to help browsers and devices interpret content correctly.
Test responsiveness across various devices and screen sizes.
Why does inclusive design matter?
How do desktop screen readers work?
What is alternative text, and how can you use fonts, emojis, and hashtags to make your content more inclusive?
3Play Media. (2025, August 14). WCAG 2.0 & 2.1 Compliance Checklist. https://www.3playmedia.com/resources/wcag-2-0-2-1-compliance-checklist/
Canva. (2022, October 26). Make your content accessible with fonts, alternative text, hashtags, and emojis [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHNVPlxpqKw
Level Access. (2022, September 27). Understanding Assistive Technology: Desktop Screen Readers [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp8dAkHQ9O0
Microsoft. (2019, May 15). The animated guide to inclusive design (Explanimators: Episode 9) [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S-RH6EpmH0