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  • Content on the platform should meet the following success criteria

1. Text Alternatives for Non-Text Content

  • Provide text alternatives for any non-text content so that it can be changed into other forms people need, such as large print, braille, speech, symbols or simpler language.

Guideline 1.1 Text Alternatives (opens in a new tab):

  • Success Criterion 1.1.1 Non-text Content

2. Provide alternatives for time-based media.

Guideline 1.2 Time-based Media (opens in a new tab):

  • Success Criterion 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded)
  • Success Criterion 1.2.2 Captions (Prerecorded)
  • Success Criterion 1.2.3 Audio Description or Media Alternative (Prerecorded)
  • Success Criterion 1.2.4 Captions (Live)
  • Success Criterion 1.2.5 Audio Description (Prerecorded)

3. Adaptable content

Create content that can be presented in different ways (for example simpler layout) without losing information or structure.

Guideline 1.3 Adaptable (opens in a new tab):

  • Success Criterion 1.3.1 Info and Relationships
  • Success Criterion 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence
  • Success Criterion 1.3.3 Sensory Characteristics
  • Success Criterion 1.3.4 Orientation
  • Success Criterion 1.3.5 Identify Input Purpose

4. Distinguishable

  • Make it easier for users to see and hear content including separating foreground from background.

Guideline 1.4 Distinguishable (opens in a new tab):

  • Success Criterion 1.4.1 Use of Color
  • Success Criterion 1.4.2 Audio Control
  • Success Criterion 1.4.3 Contrast (Minimum)
  • Success Criterion 1.4.4 Resize Text
  • Success Criterion 1.4.5 Images of Text
  • Success Criterion 1.4.10 Reflow
  • Success Criterion 1.4.11 Non-text Contrast
  • Success Criterion 1.4.12 Text Spacing
  • Success Criterion 1.4.13 Content on Hover or Focus