Web Liaisons Resources

The following extensions allow to you evaluate web pages for accessibility issues directly in your browser.

• WAVE Chrome Extension at the Google Web Store
• WAVE Firefox Extension at Mozilla Add-ons
• Siteimprove Accessibility Checker for Chrome

The most efficient and effective way to create accessible PDFs is to ensure your source document is as accessible as possible.

Creating Accessible Documents (PDF)

Use these resources to test color combinations against the WCAG color contrast guidelines. At this time, UB needs to meet the AA standard for both small and large text.

• WebAIM Color Contrast Checker

UB Color Palette

• UB Color Palette
• UB Color Palette: WCAG Color Contrast Checker (PDF)

• Better Link Labels: 4Ss for Encouraging Clicks (from the Nielsen Norman Group)
  • Specific
  • Sincere
  • Substantial
  • Succinct

• WCAG Overview

• Introduction to Web Accessibility (Dec. 5, 2018 Meeting) (PDF)

• Improve accessibility with heading styles
• Word and PowerPoint Accessibility Evaluation Checklist

• Quick Start Guide to Creating Accessible Documents (PDF)
• Step-by-Step Guide: Accessibility for Digital Documents and PDFs (PDF)

Semantic structure refers to organization of content that represents meaning.

• Semantic Structure (WebAIM)

No More Excuses — The Definitive Guide to the Alt-Text Field (from Phase 2)