Checking Web Accessibility

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Resource Title: Checking Web Accessibility

URL: http://www.wave.Webaim.org

Source (Publisher): WebAIM.org

Resource Author (as appropriate): NA

Resource Publication Date (as appropriate): 2009 (revised)

Entry Author: Betty Piepho

Entry Date: November, 2008

Disciplinary Content / Subject: ADA, Disability Requirement, THE LAW

Grade Level: K-20

Descriptors: Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504

Brief Description Resource:

Checks the accessibility of a web page. After pasting the URL, WAVE will check the web page for accessibility issues. "Errors" are identified. Different tabs marked: Structure/Order View; Text-only View; Outline View. The Help option describes how to evaluate the results. (Fabulous resource to be sure the pages you are using to support your classes are in compliance with Sect. 504 "accessability" requirements.)