[Images descriptions from https://accessibility.blog.gov.uk/2016/09/02/dos-and-donts-on-designing-for-accessibility/
Designing for users on the autistic spectrum
use simple sentences and bullets
make buttons descriptive - for example, Attach files
build simple and consistent layouts
use bright contrasting colours
use figures of speech and idioms
make buttons vague and unpredictable - for example, Click here
build complex and cluttered layouts
Designing for users of screen readers
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 heading - for example, Contact us
only show information in an image or video
spread content all over a page
rely on text size and placement for structure
force mouse or screen use
write uninformative links and heading - for example, Click here
Designing for users with low vision
use good contrasts and a readable font size
publish all information on web pages (HTML)
use a combination of colour, shapes and text
follow a linear, logical layout -and ensure text flows and is visible when text is magnified to 200%
put buttons and notifications in context
use low colour contrasts and small font size
bury information in downloads
only use colour to convey meaning
spread content all over a page -and force user to scroll horizontally when text is magnified to 200%
separate actions from their context
Designing for users with physical or motor disabilities
make large clickable actions
design for keyboard or speech only use
design with mobile and touch screen in mind
bunch interactions together
make dynamic content that requires a lot of mouse movement
have short time out windows
tire users with lots of typing and scrolling
Designing for users who are D/deaf or hard of hearing
use subtitles or provide transcripts for video
use a linear, logical layout
break up content with sub-headings, images and videos
let users ask for their preferred communication support when booking appointments
use complicated words or figures of speech
put content in audio or video only
make complex layouts and menus
make users read long blocks of content
don’t make telephone the only means of contact for users
Designing for users with dyslexiaDo
use images and diagrams to support text
align text to the left and keep a consistent layout
consider producing materials in other formats (for example, audio and video)
keep content short, clear and simple
let users change the contrast between background and text
use large blocks of heavy text
underline words, use italics or write capitals
force users to remember things from previous pages - give reminders and prompts
rely on accurate spelling - use autocorrect or provide suggestions
put too much information in one place
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