A home page that is built with web accessibility in mind will
include the following:
- Clean, well-labeled navigation that can be
used by a keyboard or mouse.
- A 'skip to content' link that appears at the
top of the page that, when selected, jumps to the main content of
the page. This feature can be hidden but must be identifiable by
screen readers.
- Calls to action that are descriptive and easily
identified . Instead of a call to action saying 'click
here', inform the user why they should do so.
- Descriptive text in the ALT attribute of image
elements . It is also important to ensure images are
complimented with content to deliver information.
- Avoid "flashy" or "busy" effects. Whether
through elaborate animations or flashing colours, busy effects can
disorient users, especially those with visual impairments or
cognitive disabilities. It is important to keep this in mind if
your page uses parallax effects.
- Use effective, contrasting colours. Grey text
on a grey background, or text that is too small, will be difficult
for many users to read.
*These guidelines are also important for each subsequent page of
your website.