WHAT THE NEW LAWS MEAN FOR YOU Web site managers and developers must take into account the steps below to rectify possible problems on their web sites. Unfortunately, the features listed below are not optional. According to the information presented at the Web Clinic, if you have a public web site associated with the College or University, you must take steps to adhere to these guidelines, regardless of whether you think your site will be visited by a person with a disability. Please begin checking and modifying your site soon, as the six months will pass by quickly. Technique 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 commonest form of color blindess 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.