{"id":66094,"date":"2023-01-20T21:45:45","date_gmt":"2023-01-21T02:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/?p=66094"},"modified":"2025-09-02T05:21:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T09:21:49","slug":"ada-standards-for-accessible-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/ada-standards-for-accessible-design\/","title":{"rendered":"ADA Standards for Accessible Design: How to Be Compliant"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ADA_Standards_Blog_Header.png\" alt=\"ada standards for accessible design\" class=\"wp-image-66113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ADA_Standards_Blog_Header.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ADA_Standards_Blog_Header-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ADA_Standards_Blog_Header-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ADA_Standards_Blog_Header-730x411.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We all know visuals are a great way to simplify complex information and engage viewers. But if you haven\u2019t designed for ALL folks, with ADA compliance in mind, your best intentions could end up alienating your audience and affecting your bottom line.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So today, I\u2019ll discuss what the ADA Standards for Accessible Design are and how you can ensure your visual creations are compliant with four simple steps. You\u2019ll also find tons of tips, templates and tools that make creating inclusive content a total no-brainer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>START CREATING FOR FREE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what\"><strong>What is the ADA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ADA, short for the Americans with Disability Act, is a law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. Put simply, the act states places of public accommodation must be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/accessible-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">designed for accessibility<\/a>, ensuring those with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/accessible-design.png\" alt=\"accessible design\" class=\"wp-image-66099\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/accessible-design.png 1400w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/accessible-design-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/accessible-design-1024x691.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/accessible-design-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/accessible-design-730x493.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The ADA was first signed into law in 1990, spurring the creation of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design in 1991. Since then, there have been some updates and expansions to the act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2008, for example, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) became effective, changing the definition of \u201cdisability\u201d to cover a much broader range of individuals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ADA was last revised in 2010, setting forth new standards for accessibility. In other words, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.gov\/law-and-regs\/design-standards\/2010-stds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design<\/a>&nbsp;arrived.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ifebp.org\/education\/elearningcourses\/Pages\/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act-ADA.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ADA-design.png\" alt=\"\u200bAmericans With Disabilities Act (ADA)\" class=\"wp-image-66100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ADA-design.png 200w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/ADA-design-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When it comes to visual design specifically, these standards reflect the recommendations made in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG21\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p><em>The&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/WCAG21\/\"><em>WCAG 2.1<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;is a document that defines accessibility standards and provides instructions for making digital content \u2014 such as&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/accessible-colors\/\"><em>colors<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/accessible-fonts\/\"><em>fonts<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;\u2014 accessible to people with sensory impairments.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/inclusive-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inclusive Design: Definitions, P<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/inclusive-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>rinciples &amp; Examples<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"important\"><strong>Why is it important to follow ADA guidelines when designing?<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following ADA guidelines is essential because it ensures your designs are accessible to those with disabilities, safeguards you against any legal ramifications stemming from non-compliance and creates a better user experience overall.<br><br>Let me explain:<br><br>You see, designing with ADA compliance in mind empowers everyone to interact with visual environments. This shows your entire audience they\u2019re seen and supported by your organization, and removes barriers that would otherwise exist.<br><br>Our audiences are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/designing-for-diversity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">diverse<\/a>, and it\u2019s our duty to acknowledge and accommodate that.<br><br>Though the act was signed into law nearly three decades ago in an effort to enforce accommodations in&nbsp;<em>physical&nbsp;<\/em>spaces, many legislative bodies now consider businesses\u2019 websites as extensions of public spaces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adatitleiii.com\/2022\/03\/federal-website-accessibility-lawsuits-increased-in-2021-despite-mid-year-pandemic-lull\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/total-number-of-ADA-Lawsuit.png\" alt=\"total number of ADA title lawsuit filder each year\" class=\"wp-image-66101\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/total-number-of-ADA-Lawsuit.png 696w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/total-number-of-ADA-Lawsuit-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As shown in this chart,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boia.org\/blog\/web-accessibility-lawsuits-dramatically-rose-in-2021.-heres-why\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than 11,000 lawsuits<\/a>&nbsp;were filed for ADA non-compliance in 2021. And over 2300 directly related to web design inaccessibility \u2014 a 14.3% increase from the previous year.&nbsp;increase from the previous year. That&#8217;s why the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcommerce.com\/articles\/ecommerce\/best-ecommerce-website-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best eCommerce website designs<\/a> are all ADA-compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bottom line? Your online designs and communications need to be accessible to as many people as possible if you want to guarantee compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/diversity-and-inclusion-terminology-infographic-dbc47165-dee4-478f-a0b9-313a54a5338a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Diversity-infographic.png\" alt=\"Diversity infographic\" class=\"wp-image-66102\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Diversity-infographic.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Diversity-infographic-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Diversity-infographic-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Diversity-infographic-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Diversity-infographic-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"INSERT URL HERE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, accessible design choices make visual experiences better for everyone. Even those without disabilities benefit from more distinguishable, equitable designs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/graphic-design-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inclusive visuals top-of-mind<\/a>&nbsp;for consumers in 2023, you have every reason to start prioritizing accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"when\"><strong>When is ADA compliance required?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, it\u2019s best practice to always design for ADA compliance in mind no matter what. But for good measure, let\u2019s look at the specifics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ADA compliance applies to organizations and businesses that fit one or more of the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>All local, county, state and federal government agencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any business that operates for the benefit of the public&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private and not-for-profit companies with 15 or more employees<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Even if you don&#8217;t fit the criteria above, you should still make ADA compliance a part of your visual creation and design process<\/strong>. Providing everyone in your potential audience with the same experiences and access to information is the right thing to do, plain and simple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know just how important designing for accessibility is, let\u2019s discuss how you can guarantee inclusivity in four easy steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\"><strong>How do you make sure your designs are accessible?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve taken a look at the ADA Standards for Accessible Design or the WCAG 2.1, you\u2019ll know they contain a TON of information \u2014 a lot of which won&#8217;t apply to your creations.<br><br>So, I\u2019ve simplified all of the above with four design tips you can use to make your visual communications ADA-compliant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ensure sufficient color contrast for improved readability&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those of us with normal vision often take for granted the rich perceptual experiences we\u2019re exposed to every day. But for the 360 million+ individuals with color vision deficiencies, understanding visual information becomes a whole lot more complicated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure \u201ccolorblind\u201d individuals can interpret your creations, the color contrast between any layered objects in your designs \u2014 i.e. text or icons on a background \u2014 has to be high enough so each element is clearly distinguishable from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This value is referred to as the&nbsp;<strong>color contrast ratio.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/color-contrast.png\" alt=\"contrast on the color wheel\" class=\"wp-image-66103\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/color-contrast.png 700w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/color-contrast-300x253.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Without a high enough contrast ratio, your designs will not be legible, readable or usable to those with impaired color vision.<br><br>You can imagine how frustrating it would be to read a page with incomprehensible text, or to figure out what fillable form field to edit when the error is not clearly specified. That\u2019s the reality many folks have to deal with when faced with inaccessible designs.<br><br>So, what&nbsp;<em>is<\/em>&nbsp;the golden ratio?<br><br>Well, the WCAG 2.1 states color pairings with a contrast ratio of 4.5:1 and above provide sufficient accessibility for use in normal text, large text and graphics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/accessible-infographics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accessible infographic<\/a>&nbsp;that follows a contrast ratio of 4.5:1.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/4-key-elements-of-a-microlearning-module-infographic-d5d2db22-eb9d-4eb7-a1c4-1495700863f7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-Key-Elements-of-a-Microlearning-Module-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66104\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-Key-Elements-of-a-Microlearning-Module-Infographic-Template.png 1056w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-Key-Elements-of-a-Microlearning-Module-Infographic-Template-300x232.png 300w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-Key-Elements-of-a-Microlearning-Module-Infographic-Template-1024x791.png 1024w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-Key-Elements-of-a-Microlearning-Module-Infographic-Template-768x593.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-Key-Elements-of-a-Microlearning-Module-Infographic-Template-730x564.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1056px) 100vw, 1056px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/4-key-elements-of-a-microlearning-module-infographic-d5d2db22-eb9d-4eb7-a1c4-1495700863f7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Same goes for this&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">presentation template<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/pitch-deck-financial-projection-a95c90ce-5ada-4d15-b70c-78f8e1fb1e88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pitch-Deck-Financial-Projection.png\" alt=\"Pitch Deck For Financial Projection\" class=\"wp-image-66105\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pitch-Deck-Financial-Projection.png 960w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pitch-Deck-Financial-Projection-238x300.png 238w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pitch-Deck-Financial-Projection-814x1024.png 814w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pitch-Deck-Financial-Projection-768x966.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Pitch-Deck-Financial-Projection-730x919.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/presentations\/pitch-deck-financial-projection-a95c90ce-5ada-4d15-b70c-78f8e1fb1e88\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to find accessible color pairings to use in your designs? Here are two ways you can go about it quickly and easily\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose accessible colors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to create accessible designs with sufficient color contrast ratios is to use Venngage\u2019s pre-made&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/templates\/accessible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accessible templates<\/a>&nbsp;in our intuitive visual editor. All the templates in this category follow accessible design best practices \u2014 simply swap out the text and icons for your own, and you\u2019re good to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/accessible-templates.gif\" alt=\"accessible templates\" class=\"wp-image-66106\" width=\"700\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Our accessible editor <meta charset=\"utf-8\">(available for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/pricing\">paid plans<\/a>&nbsp;currently) also has a built-in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/help.venngage.com\/en\/articles\/6551090-use-color-contrast-to-create-accessible-design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contrast Checker<\/a>&nbsp;for peace of mind, as well as a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/help.venngage.com\/en\/articles\/6760275-simulate-how-color-blindness-and-visual-impairment-impact-design-accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visual Simulator tool<\/a>&nbsp;that simulates the experience those with visual impairments would have looking at your design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for colors you can use on any design platform or application?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/tools\/accessible-color-palette-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2022\/12\/ezgif.com-gif-maker-10.gif\" alt=\"Venngage's Accessible Color Palette Generator\" width=\"600\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/tools\/accessible-color-palette-generator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Venngage\u2019s 100% free Accessible Color Palette Generator<\/a>&nbsp;generates a range of beautiful, compliant color pairings you can take anywhere. You can either randomize your selection, or input a specific HEX code to generate eight inclusive palettes based on a pre-existing hue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For a deep dive on the topic of color accessibility, check out:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/accessible-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Total Guide to Accessible Colors [Including Palettes &amp; Templates]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/color-blind-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Color Blind Design Guidelines: How to Convey Meaning to Everyone [With Examples &amp; Templates]<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/color-blind-friendly-palette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Use Color Blind Friendly Palettes to Make Your Charts Accessible<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Incorporate approachable fonts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like color, your font choice greatly impacts the readability and legibility of your designs. That\u2019s why accessibility best practices call for using font sizes and stylings that accommodate all viewers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do these decisions determine if a visually-impaired individual can understand your designs, but they also prevent those with normal vision from having a bad user experience. Not to mention headaches and eye strain! <br><br>The WCAG 2.1 recommends making sure users can zoom in to make text 200% larger. Though this recommendation applies to websites rather than <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-communication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visual communications<\/a> at large, your <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reports<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/brochures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brochures<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">infographics<\/a> can all benefit from&nbsp;following this advice&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">In terms of font size, it&#8217;s not hard to understand why overly small text will cause significant problems for many potential viewers, disabled or not \u2014 especially those with limited literacy skills, poor vision and older adults. So to avoid that, use fonts no smaller than 12 points (or 16 pixels) for any body text.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/diversity-and-inclusion-best-practices-infographic-c11aebda-3765-45be-838f-9dc18726a3d0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/infographic-best-practices-infographic-433x1024.png\" alt=\"Infographic titled &quot;8 Best Practices for Infographics&quot;, the eighth reads &quot;Don't forget other accessibility concerns&quot;.\" class=\"wp-image-66169\" width=\"500\"style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/infographic-best-practices-infographic-433x1024.png 433w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/infographic-best-practices-infographic-127x300.png 127w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/infographic-best-practices-infographic-768x1815.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/infographic-best-practices-infographic-650x1536.png 650w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/infographic-best-practices-infographic-730x1725.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/infographic-best-practices-infographic.png 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/diversity-and-inclusion-best-practices-infographic-c11aebda-3765-45be-838f-9dc18726a3d0\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><br>The infographic above follows this advice. (How meta, huh?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you think about it, it&#8217;s pure common sense. Imagine you chances of reaching viewers effectively if your <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/posters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">poster<\/a> or print ad contained tiny text \u2014 i.e. going from this: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/templates\/posters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Global-Warming-Volunteer-Poster.png\" alt=\"Global Warming Volunteer Poster\" class=\"wp-image-66108\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Global-Warming-Volunteer-Poster.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Global-Warming-Volunteer-Poster-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Global-Warming-Volunteer-Poster-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Global-Warming-Volunteer-Poster-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Global-Warming-Volunteer-Poster-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/templates\/posters\" _blank\"=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>To this: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/infograph.venngage.com\/templates\/posters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volunteer_poster-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66170\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volunteer_poster-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volunteer_poster-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volunteer_poster-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volunteer_poster-730x945.png 730w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Volunteer_poster.png 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You laugh now. But seriously, put yourself in viewers&#8217; shoes when designing any visual assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about the<em> style<\/em> of font? Well, you should know the <a href=\"https:\/\/health.gov\/healthliteracyonline\/2010\/display.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">US Department of Health &amp; Human Services (HHS)<\/a>&nbsp;recommends using sans serif fonts (such as Arial or Tahoma) since they&#8217;re the standard choice for web designs. Thus, they&#8217;re far more familiar and easier for viewers to comprehend. <br><br>Now of course, take this with a grain of salt. You don&#8217;t have to limit yourself entirely to the sans serif world; neither the ADA and WCAG have concrete instructions, and doing so would drastically hamper your creative options. But when in doubt, and especially when it comes to body text, try your best to design as accessibly as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check the infographic below for more advice on how to choose accessible fonts:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/how-to-pick-infographic-fonts-543f1abc-dc18-4921-b347-57edc1ef86b3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Font-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"Font Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-66109\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Font-Infographic-Template.png 2550w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Font-Infographic-Template-70x300.png 70w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Font-Infographic-Template-239x1024.png 239w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Font-Infographic-Template-768x3294.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Font-Infographic-Template-358x1536.png 358w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Font-Infographic-Template-730x3131.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2550px) 100vw, 2550px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/how-to-pick-infographic-fonts-543f1abc-dc18-4921-b347-57edc1ef86b3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can also read the article&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/accessible-fonts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Accessible Fonts: What They Are and How to Pick the Right One for Your Design<\/em><\/a> for more information. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlight key content with negative space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Negative space, also known as white space, is the space between text, images, buttons and other objects that users can see on a page or a screen. When it comes to accessibility, negative space helps signify important content, enhance text and reduce clutter. <br><br>Here&#8217;s a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/newsletters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">newsletter template<\/a> that uses negative space to highlight a promotion:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/newsletters\/cosmetics-brand-valentines-day-email-newsletter-5bac479e-66f3-4db6-9918-c50c8f2dfb19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cosmetics-Brand-Valentines-Day-Email-Newsletter-Template.png\" alt=\"Valentines Day Cosmetic Sale Poster\" class=\"wp-image-66111\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cosmetics-Brand-Valentines-Day-Email-Newsletter-Template.png 816w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cosmetics-Brand-Valentines-Day-Email-Newsletter-Template-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cosmetics-Brand-Valentines-Day-Email-Newsletter-Template-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cosmetics-Brand-Valentines-Day-Email-Newsletter-Template-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Cosmetics-Brand-Valentines-Day-Email-Newsletter-Template-730x945.png 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/newsletters\/cosmetics-brand-valentines-day-email-newsletter-5bac479e-66f3-4db6-9918-c50c8f2dfb19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>By directing viewers&#8217; eyes to the main focus of a design, negative space helps people navigate a visual creation more easily and digest the content as the designer intended. This reinforces the <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/visual-hierarchy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visual hierarchy<\/a>, or flow, of information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While this is a positive for anyone interacting with your design (one only needs to consider how annoying it is when faced with a wall of text!), those with cognitive and learning disabilities particularly benefit. That&#8217;s because negative space is proven to ease reading difficulties and enhance these groups&#8217; overall comprehension of content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moral of the story? Make sure to break down large chunks of texts and create space between elements to allow your design elements to breathe. <br><br>Here&#8217;s another infographic template you can use with lots of negative space:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/4-elements-6ec2f4b1-cdef-4f65-bd48-783ae783975d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"1227\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-Elements-Infographic-Template.png\" alt=\"4 Elements Infographic Template\" class=\"wp-image-66110\" style=\"box-shadow: 0 1px 4px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 0 6px 0 rgb(0 0 0 \/ 10%), 0 2px 2px -2px rgb(0 0 0 \/ 15%);\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-Elements-Infographic-Template.png 700w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-Elements-Infographic-Template-171x300.png 171w, https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4-Elements-Infographic-Template-584x1024.png 584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/infographics\/4-elements-6ec2f4b1-cdef-4f65-bd48-783ae783975d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p>IMPORTANT NOTE: <strong>Incorporating negative space does not necessarily using only white to break up your elements. <\/strong>Negative space can be any color, pattern, texture, or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/business-background\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">background image<\/a>, so long as it functions to bring important elements and content to the forefront. <br><br>So get creative with it! <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/flyers\/picnic-event-139bb8ec-dc46-4691-9645-7354aad875f7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Picnic-Event-Flyer-791x1024.png\" alt=\"Event flyer using negative space to separate elements through a background image.\" class=\"wp-image-65411\" width=\"700\" height=\"1021\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<center><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/templates\/flyers\/picnic-event-139bb8ec-dc46-4691-9645-7354aad875f7\" _blank\"=\"\" rel=\"noopener\"><button class=\"btn-cta\"><b>CREATE THIS TEMPLATE<\/b><\/button><\/a><\/center>&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about using negative \/ white space in your designs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/negative-space\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Negative Space: Top Tips to Apply It to Your Design<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/white-space-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Using White Space in Design: A Complete Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to add image alt text<\/strong>  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but certainly not least, make sure to add image alt text to all your digital designs. <br><br>Also known as alternative text, alt tags, alt descriptions or alt attributes, image alt text is a key component of accessible design that allows those with visual disabilities (or different access needs) to understand the <strong>1) content <\/strong>and <strong>2) context of non-text elements <\/strong>by using a screen reader. <br><br>So to ensure your content is capable of communicating meaning effectively to all, you need to include image alt text.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-alt-text.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/image-alt-text.gif\" alt=\"image alt text \" class=\"wp-image-65688\" width=\"500\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>All you need to do to write great alt text is to&nbsp;<strong>imagine you are describing an image to someone over the phone<\/strong>. Keep in mind that depending on the image\u2019s purpose and the context it appears in, the image should be described differently.<br><br>Read our blog<em><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/blog\/image-alt-text\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image Alt Text: Definition and Best Practices for Accessible Designs<\/a><\/strong><\/em> to get all the details you need to write excellent alt image tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>Did you know that Venngage has a <a href=\"https:\/\/venngage.com\/pdf-checker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free PDF accessibility checker<\/a>? This tool can help you find and fix accessibility issues in your documents in no time to ensure they are easy for everyone to read!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adding alt text to your designs is easy with Venngage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Venngage\u2019s Accessible editor, you can create accessible visuals in minutes,&nbsp;<em>and<\/em>&nbsp;streamline the image alt tagging process too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All graphic elements are assigned an alt text description field, so you never need to worry about adding them manually. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/venngage-accessible-editor-image-alt-text.gif\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\/\/venngage-wordpress.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2023\/01\/venngage-accessible-editor-image-alt-text.gif\" alt=\"GIF of the process of adding image alt text with Venngage's accessible editor\/  \" class=\"wp-image-65685\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The editor also automatically labels icons as decorative to save you time, and a built-in accessibility checker ensures everything \u2014 from your&nbsp;colors to your title tags \u2014 are up to code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessible n&#8217; easy, yes Please-y!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ada\">ADA Standards for Accessible Design FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-question-1\">Is ADA compliance mandatory?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>ADA compliance is mandatory for all businesses with more than 15 employees, or those that benefit the public. Organizations must comply with the ADA by making reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures, as well as providing accessible features and services to the disabled community. Failure to comply with the ADA can result in legal action against the organization, including fines, penalties and other legal repercussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-question-2\">What is the most current ADA code?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was most recently updated in 2010. The 2010 Standards for Accessible Design provide a range of guidelines for making public spaces and buildings accessible for people with disabilities. These guidelines include requirements for accessible parking, ramps, elevators, and entrances, as well as accessible communications, signage, and other elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq-question-3\">What are accessibility best practices?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Accessibility best practices for designs and visuals should focus on making sure that all users can interact with your visual elements. This includes ensuring that all images, videos, audio, and other visuals are described with text alternatives, making sure text is legible and colors have sufficient contrast, and providing captions for audio and video. <br><br>Additionally, ensuring the design elements are keyboard accessible and the website is responsive to different screen sizes and devices is important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"#toc\">Return to Table of Contents<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Embrace ADA guidelines in 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Playing by the rules&#8221; might not be the first thing you think of when attempting to create great visuals. 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