Aaronknight Inaccessible web design is preventing millions of people in Australia from having a hassle-free online experience. According to statistics, almost 20% of Australians, or 3.96 million people, have a disability. Over 80% of people with a disability are experiencing limitations in simple, day to day activities such as communication, self-care, and mobility. Apart from those with disabilities, the country’s elderly are also having difficulties accessing a majority of websites. Data reveals that 79% of older Australians have used the Internet at some point in their lives, but they stay online for a shorter period of time than their younger counterparts. To cater to your website’s entire audience, it is imperative to make your website more accessible to everyone, keeping in mind the abilities and unique needs of your audience as a factor when creating your website. Here are a few simple tips to make your website accessible to everyone.
One of the first things that you have to ensure when creating an accessible website is to properly describe all the images in your site in the alternative text field. Provide a complete description of all photos to make your site more accessible to those with vision problems. As much as possible, make your descriptions brief and informative and skip the flowery language.
Having small font sizes can discourage elderly people from frequenting your site. Allow users to adjust font sizes or colors and express font sizes in percentages above or below 100 to make your site more accessible.
Use straightforward language on your website to make it accessible for those with learning disabilities and the elderly. Avoid jargon or lengthy paragraphs as much as possible. Try breaking down the text into several paragraphs, and label each section of your article accordingly. Using headings and bullet points can also help to make your content more readable for anyone.
There are many advantages to adding subtitles to your videos. Apart from making your site more accessible to those who are hearing impaired, it also makes your website more searchable on Google. Moreover, it gives your audience a more flexible experience as anyone can take in the information from the video even while keeping the sound off. This can be useful for those who suffer from anxiety or PTSD disorders, as certain sounds may trigger their condition.
Keep in mind that not everyone may use a laptop or a computer to access your site. Test your site on smartphones (Android and iOS), tablets, e-readers with Wi-Fi access and the like to see if it’s accessible for everyone.
When creating a website, make it a point to consider different types of Internet users who may want to access your content. Follow these tips to make your website more accessible to all kinds of audience and to ensure that everyone benefits from having a positive online experience.
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