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These checkpoints are about using the natural language markup to improve readability of the site for all people, including those with learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities, or people with hearing disabilities. The checkpoints are:
Why the checkpoints are importantNatural language refers to spoken, written or signed languages, such as English, German, or French. Speech synthesisers and Braille devices need to know what the natural language is so they can use the correct pronunciation. If you don't identify the language properly, these devices may mispronounce words, making it difficult to understand the information. For example, a speech synthesizer that uses English as its primary language might pronounce the French word for car, “voiture”, as “voter”. |
More information An overview of the accessibility guidelines Provide equivalent alternatives to auditory and visual content Use markup and style sheets and do so properly Clarify the usage of natural language Create tables that transform gracefully Ensure that pages featuring new technologies transform gracefully Ensure user control of time-sensitive content changes Ensure direct accessibility of embedded user interfaces Design for device-independence Use W3C technologies and guidelines Provide context and orientation information |
