1.1.1 Non-text Content: All non-text content that is presented to the user has a text alternative that serves the equivalent purpose, except for the situations listed below. (Level A) Controls, Input: If non-text content is a control or accepts user input, then it has a name that describes its purpose. (Refer to Guideline 4.1 for […]
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1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded): For prerecorded audio-only and prerecorded video-only media, the following are true, except when the audio or video is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such: (Level A) Prerecorded Audio-only: An alternative for time-based media is provided that presents equivalent information for prerecorded audio-only content. Prerecorded Video-only: […]
Continue reading Understanding SC 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)WAI-ARIA 1.1 Cheat Sheet
WAI-ARIA stands for Web Accessibility Initiative – Accessible Rich Internet Applications. WAI-ARIA help achieve the accessibility of complex widgets & dynamic content developed with Java Script, HTML, Ajax & other related technologies. Since March 20th 2014 WAI-ARIA is a W3C recommendation & it is being adapted widely by the developer community. You could think of […]
Continue reading WAI-ARIA 1.1 Cheat SheetThe WEBAIM One Million and The Accessibility Maturity of the Web World
Laws are in place; policies are published; subject matter experts are increasing every day; commercial and non-profit organizations are auditing, consulting and certifying. All are towards the one thing called web accessibility advocacy. Given these factors in 2019, has the accessibility of websites matured? Let’s find out! The WebAIM One Million In as recent as […]
Continue reading The WEBAIM One Million and The Accessibility Maturity of the Web WorldUnderstanding SC 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded): Captions are provided for all prerecorded audio content in synchronized media, except when the media is a media alternative for text and is clearly labeled as such. (Level A) This success criterion intends to provide captions for all the videos that have audio in the form of dialogues, voiceover and other sound […]
Continue reading Understanding SC 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)Axe Enters into new forays
If you ever wonder when the a11y community would have a standard rule set for native Android and iOS apps, well, you may rejoice now! In a recent joint press release at CSUN 2019, Deque Systems and Microsoft have announced their partnership to release Axe for Android and iOS. As Axe for native apps are […]
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