Accessibility
"I am commited to making FluteInfo.com accessibly all users including those with disibilities. This page is borrowed from the Accessibility page for the University of Northern Colorado, in which I delelvoped." - Jesse Clark, Creator of FluteInfo.com.
What is Accessibility?
Accessibility refers to how easy it is for an individual with disibilities to navigate a website. These disabilities range from users who may not be able to hold a mouse to those who are blind.
Access Keys:
If your browser supports Access Keys, you can use the following on FluteInfo:
- h - Home page
- c - Page's Content
- 0 - Accessibility Statement (This Page)
How Accessibility is Achieved on FluteInfo?
Standard Compliant:
- This site is Section 508 compliant*
Code & Content:
- Semantic Markup - Content is placed in appropriate tags. For example Phone Numbers and Address are wrapped with the <address> tag.
- Headers - Heading tags are used that allow screen readers to know where sections are.
Images:
- Images used on this site have a descriptive ALT tag.
- Images that are more complex include a Longdesc tag.
Visual Design:
- This site uses CSS Layout for positioning rather than table layout. Using CSS Layout separates out the content and the design code.
- This site uses relative font sizes that can be resized for users with low vision.
What is Not Accessible on FluteInfo?*
Currently, the sheet music section of the site is not Accessible. I am currently working on a method to provide blind users with access to this section.