Content Guidelines - accessibility

[emmathrash]

Overview

We'll need guidelines and resources to guide content on how to write with accessibility in mind. Not just general content but also things like alternate text

Action Items

• [ ] Check off these boxes as they are done and document progress and updates in the comments below
• [ ] Research best practices for writing for accessibility, reading levels and simplicity
• [ ] Read WCAG and research other resources (link them under resources below)
• [ ] Discuss findings with content team
• [ ] Interpret what WCAG and other resources mean for Content at EA
• [ ] Use discussion findings and resources to write content accessibility guidelines
• [ ] Reach out for feedback from the Content team
• [ ] Iterate once the content audit is complete
• [ ] Discuss options to address accessibility needs
• [ ] Add any relevant resources or comments in the notes section below
• [ ] Finalize a solution, add the "ready for content lead" tag

Resources/Notes

Link workspaces and documentation here, any relevant resources

WCAG resource for Content https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/

[emmathrash]

@SamHyler could content accessibility and alternate text writing be two different issues?

[SamHyler]

Keeping as one issue