WHAT THE NEW LAWS MAY MEAN FOR YOU Affected web site managers and developers must take into account the steps below to rectify possible problems on their web sites. The features listed below are not optional. If you have been previously unaware of accessibility issues and failed to take these principles into account, you will now have to make an additional effort to adopt the good design practices described below. Please begin checking and modifying your site soon, as the six months will pass by quickly. General Techniques Checked Fixed Judicious use of colors, fonts, and graphics.
Restraint is the key word.
A web page can, in many ways, be likened to a page in a book. The most common form of color blindness is Red-Green, where the colors red and green can appear as a shade of brown. Instead, consider using textures and fill patterns. Try to minimize your use of textured backgrounds. If you must use them, make sure they are very low contrast.