In this article you can find instructions on how to test the accessibility of Oxford Abstracts web pages with Google Lighthouse
Providing accessibility to webpages are incredibly important as it helps to enable those with disabilities such as visual impairment/blind, hearing problems/deaf, or cognitive or motor impairments to be able to access a webpage and cater to their needs.
Google Lighthouse is an open-source extension that can be used to test the accessibility, performance, and best practices of web pages.
This article will guide you on using the Google Lighthouse extension to test the accessibility of Oxford Abstracts web pages.
1. Install the Google Lighthouse extension
First, you need to install the Google Lighthouse extension in your Chrome browser. Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for "Google Lighthouse." Click on "Add to Chrome" to install the extension.
2. Open the web page you want to test
After installing the Google Lighthouse extension, open the Oxford Abstracts web page you want to test, for example, the submission form.
3. Run Lighthouse audit
To run an accessibility audit, click on the Lighthouse icon in your Chrome browser's toolbar. Select "Generate report" and choose "Accessibility" from the list of options.
4. Adjust settings
You can adjust the settings for the accessibility audit to suit your needs. You can choose to simulate a specific type of device or network speed, and you can also choose to disable or enable specific audit categories.
5. View report
After running the audit, Lighthouse will generate a report highlighting any accessibility issues on the web page. You can view the report by clicking on the "View Report" button.
6. Review accessibility issues
The report will list any accessibility issues and suggestions for fixing them.
You can click on each issue to get more information and see where the issue is on the web page. The report will also show you a score out of 100 for the web page's accessibility.
7. Fix accessibility issues
To fix the accessibility issues, you can use the suggestions provided in the report.
This may involve using different question types or removing images from the page.
You can contact the Oxford Abstracts support team for advice on fixing accessibility issues.
In conclusion, the Google Lighthouse extension is an easy-to-use tool that can help you test the accessibility of web pages. By following these steps, you can identify accessibility issues on your web page and take steps to fix them.
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