Accessibility and Usability Guide
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- August 2, 2023
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Overview
Accessibility and usability refer to the practice of making web content and materials available to the widest audience possible, including those with disabilities, by removing barriers that may prevent equal access to information. This publication serves as a guide to implementing accessibility measures, such as alternative text, captions, transcripts, hyperlinks, color and contrast, and readability, across a variety of platforms. (38 pages)
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