Before you begin
Not sure if your website or mobile app is accessible? You can test it to make it easier for everyone to use!
In this high-impact training series you will learn the top 10 problem areas to test. Remember, finding and fixing issues in these areas will address up to 90% of the most serious accessibility issues.
Before you begin, you will need some tools. The following tools are license-free, so there are no fees, and they are easy to use. Follow the directions on each tool's website to add these to your computer.
- ANDI accessibility tool - Developed by the Social Security Administration, this tool will be added to your browser's bookmark toolbar. ANDI will help you learn the details of items - or elements - on your web pages.
- WebAIM Contrast Checker - A tool developed by WebAIM that is on a web page and will help you check the color contrasts on your web pages and documents. Add this page to your bookmarks in the browser.
- Hemingway Readability Checker - A free, online tool from Hemingway that will test the reading level of your content. Add this page to your bookmarks in your browser.
For each topic below, review the goal, watch the short video, and follow the steps to practice testing.
