Designing for users of screen readers

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Designing for users of screen readers

Do...

  • Describe images and provide transcripts for video
  • Follow a linear logical layout
  • Structure content using HTML5
  • Build for keyboard use only
  • Write descriptive links and headings (Contact us)

Don't...

  • Only show information in an image or video
  • Spread content all over pages
  • Rely on text size and placement for structure
  • Force mouse or screen use
  • Write uninformative links and headings (Click Here)

For more information, contact: access@digital.homeoffice.gov.uk