2. Disclaimer:
These checklists are not comprehensive, they
are intended to be a quick-start guide to kick
off your accessibility initiatives.
3. Design Checklist
Does your text and background have a high color contrast?
Did you use visual cues, labels or size to differentiate color indicators?
Did you use labels or instructions with form fields and inputs?
Did you remove text overlays from images?
Did you provide the right amount of space between lines of copy?
Did you avoid using ALL CAPS in your copy or at least used it sparingly?
Additional Resources
bit.ly/color_checker
bit.ly/grey-scale
4. Copy Checklist
Did you write short, clear sentences and paragraphs?
Did you put information in logical order, with the important details first?
Are you using active voice, with clear “actor’ in your writing?
Did you use familiar language? Does it fit with your audience and context?
Did you consider using images, illustrations, etc to help clarify meaning?
Did you avoid using ALL CAPS in your copy or at least used it sparingly?
Did you avoid using two spaces after a period?
Additional Resources
bit.ly/writing-tip
5. Presentation Checklist
Is your slide font readable? Does it use sans serif fonts, 14pt+ font size, enough spacing,
bold of emphasis, and mixed case not all caps?
Does your text and background have a high color contrast? Does your slide make sense in greyscale?
Is it a slide, not a novel?
Did you avoid using jargon or acronyms?
Are you using GIFs and animations wisely? Did you remove any that have content strobes or flashes rapidly?
If you have audio or video, did you summarize to provide context for those with visual and hearing impairments?
Additional Resources
bit.ly/accessible-preso
Reminder: GIFs, animations and motion elements can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness and even seizures.
6. Audio/Visual Checklist
Is your video captioned for the hearing impaired?
Does your video have a transcript for the hearing or visually impaired?
Does your video transcript capture spoken audio, plus on-screen text and descriptions of key visual information?
Does your podcasts have a transcript for the hearing impaired?
Are the animations or motion elements purposeful? Do they provide meaningful context?
Additional Resources
bit.ly/av-tips
Reminder: GIFs, animations and motion elements can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness and even seizures.
7. Web Development Checklist
Did you check your website against the design, copy, and audio/video checklists?
Do images have descriptions and alt attributes?
Does the website work without CSS?
Did you check your markup to make sure H1s, H2s, etc are formatted properly for screen readers?
Does your text and background have a high color contrast? Does your slide make sense in greyscale?
Did you test with a keyboard to make sure you can tab through the content of your site?
Additional Resources
bit.ly/web-qa
Reminder: GIFs, animations and motion elements can cause headaches, nausea, dizziness and even seizures.
8. Virtual Events Checklist
Did you check your virtual event against the design, copy, audio/video and website checklists?
Create and upload accessible presentation files in advance.
Reserve and configure live captioning.
Include accessibility information and contacts in your participant invitation.
Make sure your event invitations and emails follow accessibility guidelines.
Additional Resources
bit.ly/accessible-virtual
9. eCommerce Checklist
Did you check your eCommerce store against the design, copy, audio/video and website checklists?
Label all product images explicitly.
Complex graphics or images should have text descriptions.
Make the store easy to tab through.
Links should be clear and labeled.
Make sure your emails and customer support team follow accessibility guidelines.
Additional Resources
bit.ly/accessibile-store
10. Physical Events Checklist
Is your event near accessible public transportation?
If your event is outside, are there accessible walkways and paths available?
Does your room have enough space for people in wheelchairs or walkers to navigate?
If you have buffet or food stations, is there adequate staff to help people?
Does the stage have a ramp, if speakers or panelists need support?
Did you ask registrants about additional accommodations?
Does your printed event material have font large enough to read? Is it available in Braille?
Does your audio/visual have captioning, hearing aids or sign-language interpreters based on guest needs?
Additional Resources
bit.ly/accessible-event
