Accessibility steps : How to design an accessible site : part 2

Step 2 - Get that HTML valid

To validate the accessibility of your page's HTML, use the W3C's HTML validator at http://validator.w3.org/. The results are often overwhelming at first. Most people are not even aware of the intricate rules and standards for HTML use. Even if you are using professional Web development software programs it is likely that your page will not validate as proper HTML when first validated. Be sure to read the explanations as to why the page does not validate as proper HTML. Learn about the common HTML mistakes and do what you can to fix them.

You may find it useful to download the lite version of CSE HTML Validator. It has no spyware and includes a spellchecker as well as an extremely powerful HTML validator. http://www.htmlvalidator.com/lite/

Creating proper HTML is a challenge, but one that every web developer should take upon him or herself. When you understand the rules of HTML, you are much more likely to choose an accessible web site service that is more usable and accessible to all.

Want to know how to get the HTML accessible? Then go to page 3

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To determine how accessible your website is, please contact us. For further details on making your website accessible, visit the Disability Rights Commission or read our free accessible report on web sites.