Web+Accessibility

= Tools for Evaluating Internet-Based Resources for Accessibility =

One of the criteria for selecting internet-based materials for the library is accessibility. For example, graphics should be clear and include an alt tag explaining the content, and colors and backgrounds used to convey information should provide clear contrast.

One way to determine whether an educational web resource is accessible to a wide audience is to use software that checks the page for accessibility standards. //Cynthia Says// is one such system. You can find out more about it by watching the tutorial below. A number of related resources are also available on the Resources page.

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