Use the following evaluation form when your library is ready to evaluate the accessibility of any Internet or Web-based content, or interviewing potential Web site designs. This evaluation is a condensed version of the “Accessible Internet and Web-based Content Software Guidelines.” Only one correct answer is provided for each question. Only mark the box when the web content complies completely with the question, and refer back to the Guidelines when clarification is needed. The more marks means the more accessible the web content is for people with disabilities.
| 1. For anything on a web page that is not text, is there a text equivalent for that item?
|
_ Yes |
| 2. Is synchronized captioning, audio descriptions, or other
equivalent provided for presentations that utilize both
audio and video at the same time?
|
_ Yes |
| 3. If color is removed, can the web site still be
effectively used?
|
_ Yes |
| 4. Does the web page allow users to specify how the page
is displayed within the browser?
|
_ Yes |
| 5. If a link is embedded in an image, is there an equivalent
text link?
|
_ Yes |
| 6. If information is displayed using a table(s), can columns
and rows be identified by screen readers?
|
_ Yes |
| 7. If frames are used, are they accurately text labeled?
|
_ Yes |
| 8. Can any elements on the display that blink or flash be
disabled without effecting access to the web content?
|
_ Yes |
| 9. If the web site does not conform to acceptable and
approved accessibility standards, is there a text only
equivalent of the web site?
|
_ Yes |
| 10. If scripting is used, such as JAVA, etc., is there a text
equivalent so adaptive technology, like screen readers,
can read the information?
|
_ Yes |
| 11. If a page uses a special applet, plug-in, or application
to view information, is there a link on the same page for
users to download the utility they need in order to access
and display the information?
|
_ Yes |
| 12. If online forms are used, can people using adaptive
technology fill in and submit all the required information?
|
_ Yes |
| 13. Is there a way for users, especially those using screen
readers to skip repetitive navigational links?
|
_ Yes |
| 14. If users are given a certain amount of time for an action
or response, is there any indication how much time they
have left or an option to request more time?
|
_ Yes |
| 15. Is there a help page or easily identifiable contact for
users who need further assistance?
|
_ Yes |
