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W3C Quick Tips to Make Accessible Web Sites

Images & Animations
Use the alt attribute to describe the function of each visual.

Image Maps
Use the client-side map element and text for hotspots.

Multimedia
Provide captioning and transcripts of audio, and descriptions of video.

Hypertext Links
Use text that makes sense when read out of context. For example, avoid "click here."

Page Organization
Use headings, lists, and consistent structure. Use CSS for layout and style where possible.

Graphs & Charts
Summarize or use the longdesc attribute.

Scripts, Applets, & Plug-ins
Provide alternative content in case active features are inaccessible or unsupported.

Frames
Use the noframes element and meaningful titles.

Tables
Make line-by-line reading sensible. Summarize.

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