60 North Harding Road

Columbus, OH 43209-1524

614-239-8977 (voice)

614--239-0599 (Fax)

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Are You Listening to Your Website

Evaluating Websites for Usability and Accessibility

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Common Accessibility Issues
  • Lack of site map
  • lack of text alternatives for images
  • Representation not dependent upon color
  • Structural elements
  • poorly labeled forms and frames
  • Poor presentation or writing style
  • PDF files  (Should be available in text or linked to access.adobe.com)
  • Javascript or other code not supported by various browsers and/or assistive software
 
Usability Issues
What does the User see?
How does the user access the site?
Is the layout intuitive?
Where is the search button?  The Help Button?
Understanding the User - more questions
 
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MBK Consulting

 
Miriam Kahn 614-239-8977 (voice)
60 North Harding Road 614--239-0599 (Fax)
Columbus, OH 43209-1524 info@mbkcons.com

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