Access Resources
As part of the AMA Conference in 2019 we ran a series of one-to-one consultancy sessions about online accessibility.
Covering everything from code to content, our aim is to help organisations improve the accessibility of their websites. Then, share what they've achieved; encouraging others to do the same.
The following resources should be helpful whether you came along to a session with us or not.
Simple, practical tips to improve the accessibility of your website:
- Add ‘alt text’ to all images (including logos) so that any visuals can be described by screenreaders.
- Make sure linked text makes sense out of context. People may be reading through a list of all the links on a page, so avoid phrases like ‘click here’ and ‘follow this link’.
- Be an advocate for your audiences by considering whose needs aren’t currently being met by your website – and what could be done to change that.
- Run free online assessment tools (such as Lighthouse, ChromeVox and NoCoffee) periodically to identify any easy-wins that will go towards making your website more accessible.
- Celebrate and share what you’ve done! Small changes have a big impact, so encouraging others to follow your lead will help to improve online accessibility in the arts.
Useful blog posts
Creating An Access Culture
We've compiled 5 top tips for creating an access culture in your digital marketing team; read all about it on the AMA website.
Related Posts
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Craft – the accessible CMS
- 19 July 2019
Online accessibility in the arts – what we learnt at #AMAConf
- 23 July 2019
Designing an inclusive website
- 24 September 2018
Making your accessible events stand out
- 19 August 2020
How To: Write Great Web Copy
- 14 July 2020
How To: Write Good Alt Text
- 14 June 2019
How To: ChromeVox
- 14 June 2019
How To: No Coffee
- 14 June 2019
How To: Run a Lighthouse Audit
If you missed us at the conference and would like to discuss a bespoke accessibility audit and report for your organisation, get in touch with Kate Mroczkowski.
(Discount for AMA Member organisations.)
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