Make important illustrations understandable without the picture
If an illustration carries information, readers need another useful way to access that meaning. A short image description may suit a simple visual, while a…
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Make it clear when a website link opens a new page
Some websites replace page content without a full browser load. If the title and reading position remain unchanged, visitors using accessibility tools may…
Make keyboard navigation follow the page's visible order
Cards arranged visually into columns may receive keyboard focus in an unexpected sequence. Visitors using magnification can lose track when focus jumps…
Make links in paragraphs look like links before a tap
Links styled exactly like surrounding text may be discoverable only by hovering. Visitors reading on touch screens or with reduced colour perception can…
Make long choice lists usable on a phone
A custom dropdown can be taller than the phone screen or scroll the page behind it. Visitors cannot reach later options or lose the question while searching.
Make long guides comfortable to read on wide screens
A content area can stretch across a large monitor until each line is difficult to follow. Visitors repeatedly lose their place when moving from one line to…
Make page contents links reveal the right heading
A contents link can scroll to the right area while a fixed header hides the heading. Keyboard focus may also remain on the contents list, making continued…
Make page headings useful for people who listen to the website
Large bold text can look like a heading while accessibility tools treat it as an ordinary paragraph. Visitors navigating by headings then miss major sections.
Make patient information easy to read beyond a PDF
A downloadable document can be useful for printing or sharing, but may be awkward to read on a phone. Consider putting important information on a clear web…
Make related choices recognisable as a group
A group of choices may be built from unrelated text blocks and decorative bullets. Assistive technology then loses the useful indication that these items…
Make repeated row actions identify the right item
A table may contain many identical View or Edit buttons. Visitors navigating by controls cannot identify which record each action will open without…
Make selected choices clear without depending on colour
A choice can appear selected only through a change from one brand colour to another. Visitors may be unable to tell which option will be used.
Make spoken button names match the words visitors see
A button may visibly say Search while its hidden accessible label says Find a clinician. Voice input users can struggle when the name they see does not…
Make telephone and email links open the intended destination
Contact links can launch the wrong application action, include an incorrect destination or leave visitors uncertain about what will happen. Desktop and…
Make the caption setting clear and accurate
A caption icon may be visible without indicating whether captions are enabled or which track is selected. Visitors can spend time searching for text that…
Make transcripts available even if the video fails
A transcript link hidden inside a video player's menu disappears if the player is blocked or fails to load. The alternative reading route depends on the…
Make video speed settings easy to understand
A speed control can change playback without showing the current rate or can reset unexpectedly after pausing. Visitors who rely on slower or faster playback…
Make volume and mute controls understandable
A volume slider can be difficult to operate and may not explain whether sound is muted or merely set very low. Visitors cannot reliably restore the intended…
Making your practice website easier for everyone to use
Website accessibility means people with disabilities can use your website, including people who read with a screen reader, use a keyboard instead of a mouse…
Offer a helpful phone keyboard without blocking valid answers
A number-only keyboard can prevent a visitor from entering an international telephone prefix, while a generic keyboard can make an email address…
Offer a simple alternative to dragging items
An interface that requires dragging can be difficult on a small screen and inaccessible to visitors who use a keyboard or cannot perform precise pointer…
Provide buttons as well as swipes for carousels
A carousel may reveal additional information only through a horizontal swipe. Visitors using a keyboard, switch device or unfamiliar touch gesture can miss…
Remove unexpected jumps when using the keyboard
A supplier may force a prominent booking control to receive focus before the page header. This can create a sequence that changes unpredictably across…
Respect the larger text people already use on their phones
A website may respond well to desktop browser zoom but clip content when a phone's larger text setting is active. Visitors using their normal device…