General Accessible Design Principles

• adhere to current specifications
• use a simple design and layout
• use clear and concise language
• provide consistent and redundant navigation
• use style sheets to control layout and presentation
• use headers to convey structure and outline
• do not markup tables when used for layout
• use flexible layouts
• provide high contrast
• avoid unnecessary animation and "strobe effects"
• provide text alternatives to images, multi-media and PDF
• use descriptive text in links
• use redundant text links when using image maps
• explain frames of frame names aren't sufficient
• separate links with non-link characters or graphics
• check the site with an HTML, XML or CSS validator
• inspect the site using alternative browsers