How to Make a Website 508 Compliant

Media

1). Add the "ALT" text attribute to all images to make a website 508 compliant.
2). Append captions to all images.
3). Provide meaningful captions or descriptions for video and audio clips.
4). Include transcripts of all video and audio clips available on the site.
5). Use the "Noscript" tag to provide alternatives for people who don't use Flash or similar browser-based multimedia players.
6). Remove any flashing or blinking elements. These may cause epileptic seizures.

1). Use contrasting colors for text. Black text on a white background works best in most situations.
2). Optimize all tables for screen readers. Use the HTML tags "TH" and "Scope" to better define the contents of the table.
3). Edit all captions, descriptions and headers for simplicity and descriptiveness. Avoid word play and witty headlines
4). Use the "Title" tag to accurately describe the content of each page.

1). Accommodate color blindness by not relying on color to communicate.
2). Standardize and simplify all site navigation elements. Make navigation the same on all pages of the site.
3). Use the "Label" attribute for every form field. Screen readers may encounter problems with unlabeled fields.
4). Provide a method to skip long lists of links. This simplifies the navigation for people with mobility issues who have problems using a mouse.