Level 1:
- Is the use of color only to indicate meaning avoided in graphics?
- Do all images have meaningful alt text?
- Does the color contrast of text in images meet 4.5:1 for text and 3:1 for large text and images minimum contrast requirements?
Level 2:
- Are camelCase or PascalCase used to identify multiple words in a hashtag (e.g., #TheMoreYouKnow)?
- Are hyperlinks added to the end of the post before any appended hashtags?
- Are emojis used sparingly?
- Do posted videos and audio files contain closed captions, audio description when necessary, and is there a link to a transcript?
Level 3:
- Is plain language used, avoiding jargon, and spelling out abbreviations?
- Are non-standard characters avoided?
- Is directional and/or sensory language avoided (e.g., “the image to the right” or “the blue icon”)?
- Is the content visible in high contrast mode and dark theme?
- Are images of text avoided or, if necessary, linked to a page with the accessible text available?
- Are emojis or other non-standard symbols avoided for bulleted and numbered lists?
Level 4:
- Are text alternatives provided as links to accessible text for complex charts and graphs?
- Are excessive carriage returns or line breaks avoided to create white space between characters or sentences?
- Are graphics clear and understandable in grayscale?
- Is language translation provided for critical information?
Downloads
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Open PDF file, 131.29 KB, Social Media Post Accessibility Testing Checklist (English, PDF 131.29 KB)