Accessibility

Accessibility HTML is the practice of writing HTML code that is accessible to people with disabilities. This means that people who use screen readers, magnifiers, or other assistive technologies can still use your web pages.

There are a few things you can do to make your HTML code more accessible:

  • Use semantic HTML elements. Semantic HTML elements are elements that have a specific meaning, such as <h1> for a heading or <p> for a paragraph. Using semantic HTML elements helps screen readers and other assistive technologies understand the structure of your web pages.
  • Provide alternative text for images. Alternative text, also known as alt text, is a text description of an image that is displayed to people who cannot see the image. Alt text is important for people who use screen readers, as they cannot see the images on your web pages.
  • Use clear language. Clear language is language that is easy to understand, even for people who are not native speakers of the language. Using clear language helps people who use assistive technologies understand the content of your web pages.
  • Avoid using frames. Frames can be difficult for people who use assistive technologies to navigate. If you do use frames, make sure that they are properly labeled and that the content of each frame is accessible.

Here is an example of an accessible HTML code:

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This code uses semantic HTML elements, provides alternative text for the image, and uses clear language. This makes the web page accessible to people who use screen readers and other assistive technologies.

For more information on accessibility HTML, please refer to the following resources:

  • W3C Web Accessibility Initiative: https://www.w3.org/WAI/
  • WebAIM: Web Accessibility in Mind: https://webaim.org/
  • A11y Project: https://a11yproject.com/
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