Accessibility Checklist
Creating accessible content doesn’t have to be complicated. Before you publish or update a webpage, take a few minutes to review the choices you can control.
The 5-minute accessibility check
Check your headings
Do my headings form a logical outline? Use headings to organize the page into sections and subsections. Choose heading levels based on structure, not how they look.
Check your links
Do my links make sense on their own? Use descriptive link text that tells people where the link will take them. Avoid vague phrases such as “click here,” “read more,” or “learn more.”
Check your images
Do meaningful images have useful alt text? Describe the information or purpose the image contributes to the page. Ask yourself: If this image disappeared, what information would the reader lose?
Check your lists and tables
Did I use real lists and tables appropriately? Use T4's list tools instead of manually typing bullets or numbers. Use tables for information that belongs in rows and columns, not to control page layout.
Check how meaning is communicated
Is important information available without relying only on color, images, audio, or video? Make sure people can get the essential information even if they can't see or hear part of the content.
Check your downloads
Are linked documents and PDFs accessible? Accessibility continues after someone leaves the webpage. Check linked files before publishing them and consider whether the information could be provided directly on the webpage instead.
Do one final skim
Can I understand the page if I skim only the headings and links? This is a quick way to check whether the page structure and link text communicate what someone needs to know.
Use an accessibility checker
We recommend installing the free Siteimprove Browser Extension. In preview mode or on a published page, analyze the content for any issues. You'll receive a clear in-browser report of the issues with clear explanations of how they impact your visitors so you can fix them.
Remember: You don't need to be an accessibility expert. Focus on the content choices you can control, and use this check every time you publish or update a page.