Accessibility

Inclusivity is a core value at A.T.L.A.S., and therefore it is important to ensure that all content is accessible to everyone. The following are some guidelines to ensure everyone can learn from and engage with the A.T.L.A.S. website. 

1. When an acronym or abbreviation is used, be sure to include the full name or title the first time it appears in the text. 

2. Most text should be written at a lower secondary education level. If the text needs to be written at a higher level, try to include supplementary content that is at a lower secondary education level if possible. 

3. For videos: 

• All videos should have captions. 

• Audio descriptions should be provided for all videos. 

• Sign language interpretation is included for all prerecorded audio content in synchronized media if possible. 

• All videos have a text alternative. 

• Audio-only versions of videos should be provided. 

4. When uploading a new image, Drupal requires alt text. When reusing an image from the media gallery (which should be rare unless using default and placeholder images), the pre-existing alt text will be used. Here are the guidelines for creating proper alt text: 

• Be accurate and equivalent in presenting the same content and function of the image. 

• Be succinct. Keep alt text to a few words. Rarely is a sentence or two required. 

• Do not be redundant. The alt text should not serve the same function as the context text. 

• Do not include words such as “Image of” or “Graphic of” to describe an image. The only exception is if the image is of an image, photograph, or graphic as an actual object. 

5. Instructions should not rely only on sensory information such as color, shape, size, visual location, sound, or orientation. 

6. Color should not be used as the only visual means of conveying information. 

With these guidelines in mind, the A.T.L.A.S. website will be a more welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.