Accessibility principles introduction
@September 5, 2022
Accessibility starter ā¢ POUR ā¢ Principles ā¢ Introduction
Accessibility principles starter version used to frame initial accessibility conversations
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Web accessibility principles
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) has four principles. Using the principles creates a common language to frame discussions about digital accessibility
Perceivable
Consuming information
Your website MUST present information in a way people can recognise and understand
Operable
Navigating and interacting
Users MUST be able to access your content by mouse, voice, touch or keyboard
Understandable
Knowing what to do and what comes next
Your website MUST be easy for people to use and understand
Robust
Browser and devices interpreting HTML
Your website MUST work with different web browsers and assistive technologies
Case study example:
Iām under NDA. Contact me for the password
Example Basic POUR Checklist cards (from LSEG)
More detail about accessibility principles
Image attribution
Image by vectorjuice on Freepik
Supporting references
Using WCAG to make accessible design happen | Infinityworks webinar by Emma Aldington, UX Content Designer at Cinch