Difference between revisions of "Accessibility features in Dreamwidth"
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| − | + | This contains a list of ways in which Dreamwidth is good at accessibility. This list is a retooled version of items in [http://dw-accessibility.dreamwidth.org/1693.html this post]. | |
| − | [http:// | + | * There is [http://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=207 alt text] for user icons. |
| + | * Dreamwidth's [http://www.dreamwidth.org/legal/diversity Diversity Statement], which contains, among other things, this line: "We think accessibility for people with disabilities is a priority, not an afterthought." | ||
| + | * There is an "Other" option in the [http://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=120&q=gender gender field]. | ||
| + | * The layout of HTML in comment threads is semantic, which makes them easier to navigate with a screen reader and other accessibility software. | ||
| + | ** Further, the ordering of the userpic/subject on the page is more logical. | ||
| + | * The navigation bar contains links for both the <code>format=light</code> and <code>style=mine</code> options, making them must easier to use. | ||
| + | * Readers have more control over their viewing experience. For example, if they don't want the navigation bar displayed, then they can turn it off globally. | ||
| + | * The [http://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=209&q=manage+tags Manage Tags page] is completely accessible. | ||
[[Category: Accessibility]] | [[Category: Accessibility]] | ||
Revision as of 19:17, 9 December 2010
This contains a list of ways in which Dreamwidth is good at accessibility. This list is a retooled version of items in this post.
- There is alt text for user icons.
- Dreamwidth's Diversity Statement, which contains, among other things, this line: "We think accessibility for people with disabilities is a priority, not an afterthought."
- There is an "Other" option in the gender field.
- The layout of HTML in comment threads is semantic, which makes them easier to navigate with a screen reader and other accessibility software.
- Further, the ordering of the userpic/subject on the page is more logical.
- The navigation bar contains links for both the
format=lightandstyle=mineoptions, making them must easier to use. - Readers have more control over their viewing experience. For example, if they don't want the navigation bar displayed, then they can turn it off globally.
- The Manage Tags page is completely accessible.
