Interactive Displays Accessibility Tips

Accessibility considerations for interactive displays focus on creating graphics and functionality that can be accessed multiple ways by a wide variety of users. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 developed by the Web Accessibility Initiative include the following considerations when putting data into interactive displays:

• Avoid using color as the only way of conveying or distinguishing information, and give the user control to set foreground and background colors.
• Provide a way to resize text up to 200% without loss of content or functionality.
• Ensure all functionality is available from a keyboard.
• Use headings and labels to describe the content and its purpose.
• Provide a way to identify the meaning of all acronyms and other less common words and phrases.
• Provide text alternatives (alt text) for all non-text graphics so that it can be changed into other forms such as braille or large print, and used by assistive technology such as screen readers.
• Use labels, instructions and error messages so that users can avoid and fix mistakes.