Following our recent accessibility fireside chat, we received some excellent questions that we couldn’t address during the session. As promised, we’re sharing responses to key topics raised, covering accessibility best practices for accordion widgets, funding options for digital compliance, and making PDFs more accessible. Below, we reference the specific questions that were asked during the session and provide detailed answers.
Accordion Widgets and Accessibility
Question: How can we ensure accordion widgets are accessible?
Accordion widgets are useful for organizing content and reducing page clutter, but they must be implemented correctly to remain accessible. Here’s what to consider:
When to Use Accordions:
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To organize secondary or supporting content, such as FAQs or additional explanations.
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When users benefit from scanning high-level headings before deciding to view more.
When Not to Use Accordions:
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If the content inside is essential for understanding the page.
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If users frequently need to reference multiple sections at once, such as policies or step-by-step instructions.
