Features incorporated in the Department of Information and Publicity, Govt. of Goa website to make it accessible are:
Skip to Menu: Quick access to the main menu on the page is provided without going through repetitive navigation using the keyboard.
Skip to Content: Quick access to the core content on the page is provided without going through repetitive navigation using the keyboard.
Accessibility Options: Options to change the text size and contrast scheme are provided to the left of the site.
Descriptive Link Text: Brief description of a link is provided using descriptive phrases instead of just using words such as ‘Read more’ and ‘Click here’ as link text. Further, if a link opens a Website in a new window, the description specifies the same.
Identification of file type and file size: Information about alternate file types, such as PDF, Word, Excel has been provided to help users identify the same. In addition, icons for different file types have been provided with the links. This helps users in deciding whether they wish to access the link. For example, if a link opens a PDF file, the link text specifies its file size and file type.
Headings: The Web page content is organized using appropriate headings and subheadings that provide a readable structure. H1 indicates the main heading, whereas H2 indicates a subheading.
Titles: An appropriate name for each Web page is specified that helps you to understand the page content easily.
Alternate Text: Brief description of an image is provided for users with visual disability. If you are using a browser that supports only text or have turned off the image display, you can still know what the image is all about by reading the alternate text in absence of an image. In addition, some browsers display the alternate text in the form of a tooltip when the user moves the mouse pointer over the image.
Keyboard Support: The website can be browsed using a keyboard by pressing the Tab and Shift + Tab keys.
Customized Text Size: The size of the text on the Web pages can be changed either through the browser, through the Accessibility Options page or by clicking on the text sizing icons present at the top of each page.
Adjust contrast scheme: The website provides two schemes to enable users with visual impairments, such as low vision and colorblindness to view the web page information with ease. Standard and High contrast schemes are provided as icons at the top of each web page and are available on Accessibility Options page.