When you add images to your website, you are also creating information for visitors who use screen readers. A screen reader reads alt text out loud so people who are blind or have low vision can understand what the image shows. Good alt text helps make your site easier to use, easier to search, and easier to understand.
Topics Related to WCAG 2.1 AA
WCAG 2.1: The Released in 2018 WCAG 2.1 built upon WCAG 2.0 by including the additional criteria to address the needs of people with cognitive, language, and learning disabilities as well as mobile accessibility. It provides more specific guidelines for making web content accessible to a wider audience.
Level AA: The Addresses a wider range of the accessibility barriers. The Most organizations aim to the meet this level as it balances accessibility with feasibility.
Compliance Deadline: April 27, 2027
You know what your web page looks like. But what does it sound like?
A screen reader lets you listen to the text of your web page.
What is a screen reader?A screen reader is assistive technology software that provides a way for a person who is blind or has low vision to read and interact with the web. If your web content doesn't work well with a screen reader, then a person with a vision disability can't use your content.
As you work toward accessibility compliance for Title II ADA, you'll quickly discover just how many documents you've published to your site.
A public website shouldn't be a document repository. Ask yourself:
Make your data dashboard work for all users, whether they navigate with a mouse or keyboard.
Converting PDF content to structured HTML creates content that is not only accessible and user-friendly, but also AI-compatible.
Digital Accessibility Strategies and Tools for North Carolina Government Communications
Topics include: Updates to the Disclaimer & Terms of Use and Privacy Policy; Quick Links styling; Accessibility improvements to meet WCAG 2.1 AA.
Helping all state agencies create universal, user-friendly, and compliant digital experiences
Imagine doing your taxes online with your eyes closed. Impossible right? And not just because taxes are hard. You wouldn't know what you're clicking!
Training recordings and materials are now available online.