WEB DESIGN THE HUMAN FACTOR– ACCESSIBILITY TO THE DISABLED

Paul Morgan       – NYC, NY 
123Triad: Web Design & SEO Company

WEB DESIGN THE HUMAN FACTOR– ACCESSIBILITY TO THE DISABLED

To be disabled is very unfortunate but we see the disabled enabling themselves in order to become a useful unit of the society. As web designers we also have a role in helping and reaching out to those who are physically challenged. That is why designs for the web should always take the plight of the disabled into consideration before creating the web page. Here are some tips that could help you make your designs accessible to the disabled:

FOR THOSE WITH LOW VISION

1.Make your web page dynamic where font sizes are not absolute and are readily resizable.
2. Make your layout consistent so as not to confuse the disabled user.
3. Take into consideration the contrast in colors and provide an avenue for those users with low vision to adjust the contrast of colors.

FOR THOSE WITH HEARING DISABILITIES

1. Add captions or transcripts to audio that had been integrated in the web design.
2. Since those who are poor in hearing are used to sign language make use of content related images to convey your site’s message.
3. Do not require voice inputs in your design.

FOR THOSE WITH MOTOR DISABILITIES

1. Since they have little means of controlling their body’s motor function refrain from integrating time limited response options on your web designs.
2. Design forms that are capable of being activated using the tab button. This would reduce the use of the mouse.

IMPAIRMENT IN INTELLIGENCE, DYSLEXIA and other Neurological Illness

1. Do not overcrowd your web page with distracting visual and audio elements.
2. Your web design must always be logically arranged.
3. As much as possible do not use complicated languages in your web design.
4. Make use of more graphics to convey your web pages’ message.

So the next time that you design your web page makes sure to remember those who are disabled that they too have the need to access the web and it is our duty to make that possible.

123Triad webdesign offers affordable custom website design. Our full service website design company only hires certified website designers. Please contact us today on 1-800-720-0816 for your next web site design project.

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