Introducing the POUR Principles
As you begin to explore the essentials of web accessibility, it is crucial to understand the four foundational principles that shape accessible digital experiences. These are known as the POUR principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. Each principle addresses a different aspect of accessibility, ensuring that everyone—including people with disabilities—can access, navigate, and interact with web content effectively. The POUR framework guides designers and developers in building websites that are not only usable for the widest range of people, but also compliant with established accessibility standards.
Content must be presented in ways users can detect, regardless of their sensory abilities; for example, providing alt text for images so screen readers can describe them to users who are blind or have low vision.
Users must be able to interact with and navigate your site; for example, ensuring all interactive elements can be used with a keyboard for those who cannot use a mouse.
Information and interface operation must be clear and predictable; for example, using simple language and consistent navigation so users can easily find and comprehend content.
Content must work reliably with a wide range of technologies, including assistive tools; for example, using valid HTML so screen readers and browsers can interpret the site correctly.
1. What do the POUR principles stand for in web accessibility?
2. Which principle focuses on ensuring users can detect information on a website?
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As you begin to explore the essentials of web accessibility, it is crucial to understand the four foundational principles that shape accessible digital experiences. These are known as the POUR principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. Each principle addresses a different aspect of accessibility, ensuring that everyone—including people with disabilities—can access, navigate, and interact with web content effectively. The POUR framework guides designers and developers in building websites that are not only usable for the widest range of people, but also compliant with established accessibility standards.
Content must be presented in ways users can detect, regardless of their sensory abilities; for example, providing alt text for images so screen readers can describe them to users who are blind or have low vision.
Users must be able to interact with and navigate your site; for example, ensuring all interactive elements can be used with a keyboard for those who cannot use a mouse.
Information and interface operation must be clear and predictable; for example, using simple language and consistent navigation so users can easily find and comprehend content.
Content must work reliably with a wide range of technologies, including assistive tools; for example, using valid HTML so screen readers and browsers can interpret the site correctly.
1. What do the POUR principles stand for in web accessibility?
2. Which principle focuses on ensuring users can detect information on a website?
Merci pour vos commentaires !
