Create Accessible
FORMS
Goal
The goal of creating and using accessible forms is to ensure users of all abilities can identify, navigate, and complete the form with ease.
Benefits
Accessible forms allow people of all abilities, regardless of how they access the form, to be able to interact with each field, fill in submit it, or exit the form without barriers.
What To Do
Use a minimum of 16pt font size
Ensure proper color contrast throughout the form, with and without alternative color backgrounds
Label each form field accurately (First Name, Last Name, Email)
Group similar form fields together to create intuitive flow
Provide descriptive Error Messages when fields are filled incorrectly
Use your keyboard to tab through the form to ensure it is keyboard accessible
Make sure there is a way to exit the form with a keyboard
WCAG Conformance Levels
Level A (Minimum)
Provide transcripts
Level AA (Standard)
Level A criteria PLUS
Ensure audio clarity without background noise.
Level AAA (Over Achiever)
Level A and AA criteria PLUS
Provide extended audio descriptions within the transcript.
WCAG 2.2 Technical Guidelines & Success Criteria (SC)
PERCEIVABLE
Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives
SC 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Pre-recorded)
Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media
SC 1.2.2 Captions (Pre-recorded)
SC 1.2.3 Audio Description (Pre-recorded)
SC 1.2.4 Captions (Live)
SC 1.2.5 Audio Description (Live)
SC 1.4.7 Low or No Background Audio (AAA)
OPERABLE
Guideline 2.1 Keyboard Accessible
SC 2.1.1 Keyboard
SC 2.2.2 Pause, Stop, Hide
Guideline 3.3 Input Assistance
SC 3.3.2 Labels or Instructions
Recommended Digital Accessibility Resources
Web Accessibility Initiative
To geek out and go deep on the history and technical criteria for WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) W3C is the resource for you.
Monthly Content Accessibility Checklist
Easy first steps to track and integrate accessibility into the digital content you create on a regular basis for your business.
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