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St. Ambrose is committed to providing equal
access to Web-based information in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act. This ensures that SAU Web
pages will be readable by users with disabilities who use
special browser software to access the Web.
Accessible Web design calls for clear navigational
structures, consistency and simplicity. In addition,
accessible Web design benefits users with older browsers and
slow modem connections, persons with different first
languages, and users who wish to turn off certain features
in their browser options.
Adhering to the HTML 4.0 standard is the best way to
achieve the best results in all browser types. Remember, not
everyone has the same browser or computer, and testing your
pages in multiple browsers on multiple computers assure
quality and readability across different platforms.
Accessibility Resources
The World Wide Web consortium (www.w3.org)
has researched and set up accessibility guidelines for
Websites:
- Provide text equivalents for auditory and visual
content.
- Ensure that text and graphics are understandable or
perceivable without color.
- Ensure user control of time-sensitive content changes,
e.g., blinking or scrolling objects.
- Design for device-independence to allow for different
types of input devices.
- Keep documents clear and simple.
What this means for Ambrose Web
editors:
- Making sure there are picture descriptions
("alt" tag descriptions in the img tag).
- Curb use of PDF files and streaming audio/video and
provide alternatives for reading the text.
- No scrolling marquees across the screen.
- No frames.
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