Common accessibility issues

Many DfE services contain similar accessibility issues. We update the issues list below, as we identify changes in accessibility issues in our products and services.

Lots of these issues can be avoided by using the guidance in this manual, and becoming familiar with the content and user interfaces you create.

Top issues in DfE

Find out more about each issue, and how to avoid them:

• error messages
• images, charts, and alt text
• non-descriptive links
• use of colour
• incorrect heading structure
• status changes to content not provided to screen readers

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Information about this page

• Created: 12 August 2024
• Last reviewed: 12 August 2024
• Last updated: 13 August 2024
• Reason this page exists: This page exists to help people understand how to prevent introducing common accessibility issues in products and services.
• Suggest a change or comment: Issue 43