Forms
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Your Impact
Accessible forms are easier to use for everyone, including people with disabilities.
Forms can be visually and cognitively complex to use. People with cognitive disabilities should understand the form and how to complete it. People using speech input should be able to use the forms. People with limited dexterity or using screen readers can identify, understand, and complete the forms when they’re coded to standards.
Grow Your Skill
Understand Form Labels and Controls
Know How to Get Electronic Signatures
What You Can Do
Code Forms for Assistive Technologies
People who need assistive technologies can identify and understand form controls more easily because they are associated with labels, fieldsets, and other structural elements.
Connect Labels and Fields
Users can use the fields and labels via voice commands to activate controls and move the focus to the fields that they have to complete.
Give Ample Clickable Space
Large clickable areas that include the labels, especially for smaller controls, such as radio buttons and checkboxes help many users.
Keep Forms Simple
Only ask users to enter what is needed to complete the transaction or process; if irrelevant or excessive data is requested, users are more likely to abandon the form.
Give Users Time
If possible, forms should not be subject to a time limit to allow users to complete the form at their pace. For example, if a time limit needs to be in place for security reasons, the user should have the option to turn it off or extend it.
Consider Form Presentation
Consider the layout structure, instructions, and feedback.
Accessibility Standards
Accessibility guidelines and standards aren’t unique to Louisiana. They’re established by industry leaders, government regulations, and academic research.
Section508.gov
U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973Louisiana Governor’s Office
Louisiana Office of Disability AffairsWeb Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)
WCAG 2.2 Standards