6 Tools for Designers to Create Truly Accessible Content
The online sphere has become an indispensable resource for almost every aspect of life, from recreation to education and employment to healthcare and even business. More importantly, it is this online sphere that can help transcend barriers to audio, visual and print media, ensuring accessibility for all. In fact, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities states that access to information and communications technologies is a basic human right.
Needless to say, it is important to ensure that everyone has equal access and equal opportunities, regardless of disability. The Web Accessibility Initiative states that “accessible design improves overall user experience and satisfaction,” with accessibility allowing everyone the ability to perceive, interact, navigate and understand online content, across situations and devices.
Apart from the moral, ethical and financial reasons for making online content accessible, it is also a legal requirement. The good news is that there are some very effective tools for designers to create digital accessibility. Here’s a look.
Tools to Ensure Accessibility
- Firefox Accessibility Extension
- Web Accessibility Inspector
Tools for Visual Accessibility
- Contrast
- Color Blindness Simulator
Tools for Accessibility for People with Dyslexia
- Line Height Adjuster
- Dyslexia Unscrambled
