Accessible Link Text at Texas State
Accessible Link Text at Texas State
In this training, you will learn about all of the following that relate to universal design and accessible link text for individuals with disabilities:
- Web Content Accessibility Guideline (WCAG) Criterion 2.4.4: Link Purpose (In Context) - Level A.
- Laws that reference WCAG criterion for making content accessible.
- How screen readers navigate electronic resources to find links.
- The importance of accessible link text for Texas State University.
- The purpose of link text.
- How to identify ambiguous link text.
- Why you should reduce redundant links in your digital content.
- How to handle alt text for a linked image.
This training also includes examples of bad link text with a corresponding example that is more accessible. All of this information is designed to make it clear that accessible link text is better for everyone, and is a required design goal for all university faculty and staff.
Please continue to the Accessible Link Text module.