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Designing for Accessibility

An accessible website begins with an accessible design. Considerations such as how and when to use color, color contrast, the style of links, and how your content is organized all impact whether a user can easily navigate your content. This is particularly important for people who use only keyboard navigation or assistive technology such as screen readers.

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Getting Started — Key WCAG Success Criteria for Designers

Many WCAG criteria address accessible design. Here are six of the more common design considerations that can significantly impact the accessibility of your website and other digital assets.

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