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Recommended Order to Remediate Accessibility Issues

Prioritizing which issues to remediate first can depend on several factors such as views per page or the amount of times the same issue occurs on a website. This list offers an accessibility remediation strategy for each website by increasing level of effort or difficulty.

  1. Add alt text to images with meaning (1.1.1).
  2. Add accessible names and roles to all buttons, links, and form fields (4.1.2).
  3. Include skip links to bypass repetitive content and meaningful page titles (2.4.1,
    2.4.2) to ensure smooth navigation for keyboard and screen reader users.
  4. Ensure good color contrast (1.4.3) for all text and buttons to ensure widespread
    usability for users with vision disabilities.
  5. Fix HTML parsing errors (4.1.1) because errors could hinder assistive technology.
  6. Fix page structure (1.3.1) so screen readers can interpret headings, tables, and form
    groups correctly.
  7. Fix incorrect language of the page (3.1.1) so screen readers can read the pages
    correctly, appealing to global audiences.
  8. Avoid forms that cause automatic page changes unless announced (3.2.2) to
    prevent user disorientation.
  9. Provide users with enough time to complete tasks (2.2.1). If possible, avoid time
    restrictions completely. If it’s unavoidable, provide users with the accessible controls to
    turn off or extend time limits. Users with disabilities may need more time to complete
    tasks.