Based on the results of the my project here are some tips to improve your web accessibility and user experience.
Contact information
One of the main things Universities can do is provide mutiple contact methods such as phone, email and messaging. Different ways to contact people, supports students and staff by providing them a method that works best for them, either based on preference or an accessibility need.
Ensuring that the contact information is findable on all devices and ensuring that a site is responsive to the device is another quick win. User should be able to see the same content on a moblie phone as well as a laptop.
General Accesibility guidelines
Alternative text on images
Alt text is a short paragaph or sentence that is attached to the image, that is viewed when the image fails to load or if an individual uses a screen reader.
If the image is purely decorative e.g. a logo you can also Mark as Decorative which allows the screen reader to skip over the image. Poorly described images can confuse a reader but the solution can add real value to a site. Alt Text Techniques
Colour Contrast
This is a way to ensure that the user can see all the content, the main example of good colour contrast is a white page and black text.
When you are using a set of brand colours, you can use a colour contrast checker to ensure that the colours follow the WCAG guidelines WebAim: Colour Contrast Checker.
When you add the HEX codes into the site you recieve a report based on the WCAG guidelines.
Using a Sans Serif Font
Using a sans serif font increases readcing ease, especially for users with an addtional sight or learning need. A sans serif fonts do not contain lines or tapers, an example being Arial. Whereas serif fonts include examples such as Times New Roman.
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