b. Keep backgrounds simple. Make sure there is enough contrast.
Even people with 20/20 vision can have difficulty reading information at sites with busy backgrounds, sometimes called wallpapers. Many backgrounds obscure text and make reading more difficult. This is especially true for people with low vision or colorblindness as well as for people using black and white monitors. Make sure that there is a enough contrast between your text and the background of the page. Test your site with both black -and white and color monitors.

c. Use standard HTML
Use standard tags that all Web browsers can read. Some tags, such as the infamous , are not supported by all Web browsers. HTML was designed to be a universal format outside the bounds of proprietary software and computer languages. Using standard HTML will ensure that your content can be accessed by all browsers that visit your site.

d. Design large buttons.
Small buttons providing links can be difficult for visitors with mobility impairments using specialized pointer adaptive technologies to use. Larger buttons can make it easier for these visitors to select the links on your page.

e. Include a note about accessibility
Notify your users that you are concerned about accessibility by including a Web access symbol on your page (see Resources list), or a statement like the following. Encourage your users to notify you with their accessibility concerns.

The DO-IT pages form a living document and are regularly updated. We strive to make them universally accessible. You will notice that we minimize the use of graphics and photos, and provide descriptions of them when they are included. Video clips are open captioned, providing access to users who can't hear the audio. Suggestions for increasing the accessibility of these pages are welcome.

II. Provide text alternatives to non-text features such as graphics and image maps.

People who are blind will not be able to view the graphical features of your Web site. Many people with visual impairments use voice output programs with text-based browsers (such as Lynx) or graphical browsers with loading of images turned off. It is imperative that you include text alternatives to make these graphical features accessible. Here are guidelines for providing alternative text for various types of features.