First step. BE PROACTIVE. Moving forward, be sure all content is compliant
Consider an audit of your existing website (eSchoolview self audits design and code framework)
Have your district construct a compliance plan. Set a goal for A, AA, or AAA compliance (40%, 50%, 60%) and allot a reasonable amount of time to complete.
Use tools to check the compliance of pages
Practical Content Management:
· Add alternative text and/or long descriptions to all images
· Don't use color to convey meaning
· Use color and contrast checkers
· Pages titles should be clear
· Structure of pages should make sense
· Add closed captions to video. Provide transcripts to audio/video
· Be certain documents have been checked for accessibility
· Properly format tables using clear row and column headers
· Be certain forms fields are clearly labeled.
· Use descriptive hyperlinks (not too long/short and avoid "click here")
· Avoid flashing/blinking/animated gifs
· Avoid flyout menus and pop up windows
· Monitor content being added (difficult with CMS)
· Get feedback from users