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Web Accessibility

Imagine yourself having a disability that confines your sight, hearing, or mobility. Due to the Internet and computers, it has opened up a new world to the millions of people in this situation. With better technology, computers can read text aloud that appears on a screen. Technology has provided a way for people with hearing and speech impairments to communicate easily. Special computers can understand and implement voice commands for individuals with limited mobility.

 

The College of Social Sciences (CSS) is working towards full compliance with the UH Systemwide Guidelines for Web Site Accessibility. Send any comments or concerns to the Web Development Team (WDT).

 

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Quick tips for creating accessible web sites

  • Images: Use the alt attribute to describe the function of each visual. If the image has important meaning to the page and needs a longer description, use the longdesc attribute.
  • Image maps: Use the client-side map and text for hotspots.
  • Hypertext links: Use text that makes sense when read out of context. For example, avoid "click here."
  • Page organization: Use headings, lists, and consistent structure. Use CSS for layout and style where possible.
  • Frames: Avoid using frames or use the noframes element and meaningful titles if there is no alternative.
  • Tables: Use tables for data. If possible, avoid tables for layout.
  • Validate: Use tools, checklist, and guidelines (W3C Markup Validation Service, Bobby, WDG HTML Validator)

 

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