Accessible news release
Always enter this text this will be shown as the introductory text in the article. The bold style is applied automatically.
H2 Clear headings and titles
Most texts are not "flat": they have a structure. They consist of headings and paragraphs, bullet points or quotes. A page's title should clearly describe what the page is about. And (intermediate) headings should describe the topic or purpose of the paragraphs below them.
Always start a text with a title and give it the style H2. In fact, H1 is already used for the page title.
Keep a header structure in this order H1, H2, H3. Give the paragraph the paragraph style.
H3 title
Do not use bold or italic style.
Give a quote the citation style.
Where possible, use enumeration.
- Listing 1
- Listing 2
- Listing 3
For a link to an external site, use a button style
Place an image in the text block. Medium size and left aligned.
Documents
What is required for office files?
The law states what is required for office files:
- All office files posted on a website or in an app after Sept. 23, 2018, must be accessible.
- Office files posted before Sept. 23, 2018 must be made accessible if they are part of an active administrative process.
When (having) new pdf documents created:
- Is it needed? First, assess whether a pdf is necessary. Often you can put the same information on a regular web page in the CMS.
- Instant accessible delivery: Health that new pdf documents are delivered immediately accessible. Make arrangements with vendors, or train the people within the organization who create pdf documents. Health also that they have the right software.
Below is an example of PDF document made accessible:
Document download information:
- You can open a PDF file in various PDF readers, such as Adobe Reader.
More news
Each news item has a summary list with a link to more news items.
