Design Standards
Straightforward Design - Our website uses simple information architecture, organized navigation and reliable headings throughout.
Images With Alternative Text - This text provides further detail for an image or destination of a hyperlinked image. It is commonly called an ALT tag, and they are accessible to screen readers, and visible when the mouse is placed over the image. They also provide a description of graphics for people who have images turned off in their browser.
Style Sheets - Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) centralize the style information for the website. Using CSS allows for greater flexibility when a style change is needed to accommodate a specific disability. It also keeps the code clean and is faster to download.
Layout - The design uses a flexible layout, built to optimize viewing for the vast majority of visitors. The layout will accommodate any screen resolution, mobile or tablet device.
Multimedia - When available, audio and video transcripts are linked with the file. Videos are provided using an HTML5 player allowing media to be viewed on iPhone and iPad devices.
Hypertext Links - Text is specifically chosen to make sense when read out of context, so all users know where they are going when they select a link.
Accessibility Validation - Our design work is checked using tools, checklists and guidelines provided by the World Wide Web Consortium.
