Table 1 Description of the WCAG 2.0 Attribute and Guidelines applied to OER
Attribute | Attribute Description | Guidelines | Guidelines Description |
|---|---|---|---|
Perceivable | The content and interfaces of OER can be perceived by users. | Text Alternatives | Provide a variety of forms that people need for non-textual content, such as large print, Braille, and so on. |
Time-based Media | Provide access to time-based media. | ||
Adaptable | Ensure that all OER are available in some way to all users. | ||
Distinguishable | Make the default presentation easy to perceive by people with disabilities. | ||
Operable | OER, including the content and interface, must be operable for users. | Keyboard Accessible | Make all functionalities achievable by using the keyboard. |
Enough Time | Provide enough time for users to use OER. | ||
Seizures | Do not design OER in a way that might trigger seizures. | ||
Navigable | Support navigation and retrieval functions. | ||
Understandable | OER, including the content and interface, must be understandable by users. | Readable | Make OER text readable and understandable. |
Predictable | Make OER contents display and operate predictably. | ||
Input Assistance | Provide more assistance to avoid and correct mistakes. | ||
Robust | OER must be robust enough that it can be accessed by a variety of types of user agents, including assistive technologies. | Compatible | Increase compatibility with the current and future user agents, especially assistive technologies: i.e., screen reader or Braille display devices. |