Links
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Your Impact
Well-written links also make content more discoverable and easier to navigate for all.
Using descriptive text in links helps people with dyslexia, cognitive disabilities, and people who rely on screen readers to scan for important content.
Grow Your Skill
Write Accessible Links
What You Can Do
Write Links to Make Sense out of Context
Screen readers can present a list of links on a page to the user. Use phrases like “Chat with an agent” or “Sign up to receive our newsletter”.
Describe the Link Target
For each web page, provide a short title that describes the page content and distinguishes it from other pages.
Note the Document Type
Note the document type in the link, for example, ‘Proposal Documents (Portable Document Format)’.
Use Underlines in Paragraphs
For links in paragraph text, apply underlines to them. This helps color-blind users know that they’re links.
Write for Clarity
Avoid writing “click here” or “Read More”.
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