Got web accessibility questions? Mediacurrent’s expert team has answers. This webinar was presented by a cross-disciplinary team of web developers, designers, and strategists. The transcript and a recording of the event are available on our blog: https://www.mediacurrent.com/blog/website-accessibility-faqs-webinar-recording-and-transcript/

1. Website Accessibility F.A.Q.s
Answered
August 15, 2018

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Today’s Agenda
I. About Mediacurrent & Presenters
II. Brief Website Accessibility Overview
III. We’ll Answer the F.A.Q.s
IV. Open Q&A

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About Mediacurrent

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Mediacurrent is a full-service digital agency that
implements world class open source software
development, design, and strategy to achieve defined
goals for enterprise organizations seeking a better
return on investment.
Who We Are

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Today’s Team
Adam Kirby
Dir. of Marketing
Becky Cierpich
UX/UI Designer
Mark Casias
Sr. Drupal Developer
Tobias Williams
Front End Developer
Ben Robertson
Front End Developer

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What is Website Accessibility?
A11y

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Website Accessibility
Website Accessibility means building websites that are usable by as many
people as possible.
57 Million
The number of people in the US that report having a disability.

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Common Impediments

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Perceivable
WC3.org - WCAG
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Operable
Understandable
Robust

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The
Benefits of
Website Accessibility
SEO
Usability
Goodwill
Greater Reach
It’s the Law
(1K+ Lawsuits this year)

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F.A.Q.s

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Are there automated tools I can
use to ensure my site is accessible?
What are the best free tools?

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What’s the difference between
Human and Automated Testing?

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What do the terms WCAG, W3C,
WAI, Section 508, and ADA Title
III mean?

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What are the different levels of
compliance?

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How should I evaluate the level of
compliance needed?

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What Drupal modules can help
with accessibility?

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At what point in a project / website
development should I think about
accessibility?

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How often should I check for
compliance?

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What is an Accessibility Statement
/ and do I need it?

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What are the legal ramifications of
not having an accessible site?

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If I have an SEO expert, do I need an
accessibility expert?

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As a content editor what’s my role
in website accessibility?

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Some of the technical requirements
seem too costly and complex, what
are my options?

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How much does it cost to have and
maintain an accessible site?
Should I set aside budget just for
this?

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Open Q&A

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Assets
General Assets:
Webinar Recording
Go-To-Guide for Website Accessibility
What’s the difference between A, AA, AAA?
How do I create Accessible PDFs?
The Least Accessible Page
What’s new with WCAG 2.1?
How can I build the case to start building accessibility into my website from
the beginning?
Winn Dixie Court Order
Acronyms:
WCAG - Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. These are available at
W3C - World Wide Web Consortium - These are the people who control the
web standardization.
WAI - Web Accessibility Initiative. The section of the W3C that focuses on
accessibility.
508: Section 508 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. It was added to that
act in 1998 to “require Federal agencies to make their electronic and
information technology accessible to people with disabilities.”
ADA Title III - ADA Title III is a part of the Americans with Disabilities Act which
focuses on private businesses need to be fully accessible to individuals with
disabilities.
How can I get started with WCAG?
A11y Style Guide
WCAG 2 Quick Reference
What are some free tools for testing?
WAVE tool
Tota11y
Chrome Accessibility Developer Tools
VoiceOver for Mac how-to
Chrome Vox
Keyboard-only navigation how-to
Color contrast checker
5 Tools for Establishing an Accessible Web Color
Palette

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Assets
Recommended Drupal Modules
AddToAny - Adds a link to share your content with the AddToAny service.
Automatic Alternative Text The module uses the Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services API to generate an Alternative
Text for images when no Alternative Text has been provided.
Block ARIA Landmark Roles Inspired by Block Class, this module adds additional elements to the block configuration
forms that allow users to assign a ARIA landmark role to a block.
CKEditor Abbreviation - Adds a button to CKEditor for inserting and editing abbreviations. If an existing abbr tag is
selected, the context menu also contains a link to edit the abbreviation.
CKEditor Accessibility Checker - The CKEditor Accessibility Checker module enables the Accessibility Checker plugin
from CKEditor.com in your WYSIWYG.
High contrast - Provides a quick solution to allow the user to switch between the active theme and a high contrast
version of it. (Still in beta)
htmLawed - The htmLawed module uses the htmLawed PHP library to restrict and purify HTML for compliance with
site administrator policy and standards and for security. Use of the htmLawed library allows for highly customizable
control of HTML markup.
Siteimprove - The Siteimprove plugin bridges the gap between Drupal and the Siteimprove Intelligence Platform.
Style Switcher - This module takes the fuss out of creating themes or building sites with alternate stylesheets.
Text Resize - The Text Resize module provides your end-users with a block that can be used to quickly change the
font size of text on your Drupal site.

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Next Steps for You
Developers, Content Editors,
Marketers
Review the Shared Assets in this Document.
Need Help?
● Accessibility Audit
● Resolving Known Issues
● Convincing your leadership to take
action on Website Accessibility
Email Me:
adam.kirby@mediacurrent.com

30. Thank you!
@Mediacurrent Mediacurrent.comfacebook.com/mediacurrent

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About Mediacurrent:
Mediacurrent is an Atlanta-based Drupal development and digital
marketing agency that believes in collaboration, education, and
providing predictable results for your project. Brands such as The
Weather Channel, PwC, Butler University, Georgia Tech, Olympus,
Habitat for Humanity, Guardian Insurance, and the NBA have trusted
us to solve their most complex development and digital challenges.
Our service offerings include Drupal development, migrations, training
and support, strategy, and design.