Web Accessibility

There are some accessibility features built in to browsers that will allow people with special needs to access your website. The reminders of the requirements are as follows. For a full description of the requirements, see the Accessibility section of these notes.

QUICK TIPS TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE WEB SITES

For Complete Guidelines & Checklist: http://www.w3.org/WAI/

• Images & animations: Use the alt attribute to describe the function of each visual.
• Image maps: Use the client-side map and text for hotspots.
• Multimedia: Provide captioning and transcripts of audio, and descriptions of video.
• 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.
• Graphs & charts: Summarize or use the longdesc attribute.
• Scripts, applets, & plug-ins: Provide alternative content in case active features are inaccessible or unsupported.
• Frames: Use the noframes element and meaningful titles.
• Tables: Make line-by-line reading sensible. Summarize.
• Check your work: Validate. Use tools, checklist, and guidelines at http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG

Save Your Page in the Appropriate Format

When you're satisfied with how your page looks, it's time to save it, using the proper naming conventions.

If you're using a web authoring program, make sure your document is saved as a filename.html. You must have the .html or .htm extension at the end of your filename, or it will not be recognized by Internet browsers.

DO NOT USE spaces, slashes or backslashes in the html filename. Periods, hyphens and underscores are allowed.

You should always name your first page, or main page index.html. This will assure that users will land on the proper page when they wish to visit your site. All pages should have a unique name, or they will erase previous documents with the same name when uploaded.

Your document is now ready to upload to the server with either PC or Mac ftp (file transfer protocol) software.