WCAG explanatory links
Key resources for web accessibility are defined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
- Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
- In particular check out the Resources for Content Writers page
- Writing for Web Accessibility (Tips for Getting Started)
- Evaluation tools
- Planning and Managing Web Accessibility – integrate accessibility throughout the web production process, including maintenance processes.
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG): As of Fall 2022, the working standard for digital accessibility is WCAG 2.1 AA
- How to Meet WCAG (Quick Reference) | and a Summary from accessiblelibraries.ca
- Understanding the Four Principles of Accessibility
Toolkits
- BC government Accessibility and Inclusion Toolkit
- Canadian government Digital Accessibility Toolkit – see in particular the Personas with Disabilities for inclusive user experience (UX) design to get a better understanding of the diversity of design challenges.
- Decoda – Respectful Disability Language – British Columbia’s provincial literacy organization.
Automated testing tools
- WAVE Accessibility Evaluation tool – note that this tool will capture web development issues as well and can be overwhelming, as LibPress site managers do not have access to this development code. Be assured that the LibPress Web Developer is working to fix or has already fixed many issues.
- WebAIM Contrast Checker – this is a very quick tool to check your fonts and colours, and whether they meet the legibility threshold.
For More Information
- AccessibleLibraries.ca — a site that provides curated resources contain trusted information about best practices to help libraries serve patrons with disabilities
- Accessibility 101 for Canadian Public Library Staff: Webinar Recording | Presentation Slides