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Beatson Cancer Charity is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability.
Web Accessibility Principles
1. Perceivable
Web content is made available to the senses - sight, hearing, and/or touch
1.1 - Text Alternatives: Provide text alternatives for any non-text content - Full details here: https://webaim.org/techniques/alttext/
1.2 - Time-based Media: Provide alternatives for time-based media
NOTE: If the audio or video is designated as an alternative to web content (e.g., an audio or sign language version of a web page, for example), then the web content itself serves as the alternative.
1.3 - Adaptable: Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure
1.4 - Distinguishable: Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background
2. Operable
Interface forms, controls, and navigation are operable
2.1 - Keyboard Accessible: Make all functionality available from a keyboard.
2.2 - Enough Time: Provide users enough time to read and use content
2.3 - Seizures: Do not design content in a way that is known to cause seizures
2.4 - Navigable: Provide ways to help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are
3. Understandable
Content and interface are understandable
3.1 - Readable: Make text content readable and understandable
3.2 - Predictable: Make Web pages appear and operate in predictable ways
3.3 - Input Assistance: Help users avoid and correct mistakes
4. Robust
Content can be used reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies
4.1 - Compatible: Maximize compatibility with current and future use agents, including assistive technologies
