QITCOM 2011 Presentation: Ten Ways to Make Your Website Accessible Presenter: Mike Park - IT Accessibility Specialist, MADA

1. Mada QATC, presenter; Mike Park

2. Top Ten ways to make your Website Accessible 1. The website must be operable with a keyboard for people who cannot use a mouse. 2. All non-text content must have a text equivalent and make sure linked documents are accessible. 3. All content and user interfaces must be in a logical reading order. 4. Website layout, navigation, content and function must always be consistent. 5. Website formatting structureis used appropriately. 6. Identify information and relationship between content and structure. 7. Use scalable sizing and positioning of Text and Visual layout. 8. Color should be used appropriatelywith high visual contrast and not used alone to convey a meaning, prompt an action or response. 9. Use CSS web technology for layoutand avoid using tables. 10. Use simple language, meaningful link phrases and identify foreign languagesthrough web programming.

3. Mada Contact Mike Park,IT Accessibility SpecialistMada, Qatar Assistive Technology CenterAccessibility Services / TrainingAddress: 7th floor, Al Nasr Tower B, Al Corniche RoadPO Box 24230, Doha, QatarOffice: +974 4459 4063 E-mail:mpark@mada.org.qa