Accessibility Checklist

11 Point Accessibility Checklist for Drupal Content Authors

A checklist for Drupal content authors to create accessible Web experiences.

Author meaningful text descriptions for all images. Keep alt text short and concise like a Tweet (around 140 characters or less).

Use provided heading styles in correct order to create structure. Avoid manually formatting headings to be large and bold.

Use the list feature for all bulleted and numbered lists, and use the indent feature  to create sublists.

Indicate column and row headers for all data tables. Provide a concise summary of the purpose of the table.

Small text must be a minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio and large text must be a minimum of 3:1. Logos and decorative pieces of content are out of scope.

Provide descriptive text for hyperlinks,  avoid terms like “click here,” and indicate  if link opens in a new window/tab.

If a language other than English appears in the content, ensure the language is identified.

Do not use an image of text if that text conveys important information, is used as  a heading, or appears in the user interface.

Tables have a specific semantic for screen reader users, therefore we cannot use them to create columns of text.

Avoid using spatial relationships, page position, or relying on any single sensory ability such as vision or hearing.

Do not rely on color alone to communicate information; instead provide redundant visual cues like shape, pattern, or text equivalents.