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- Focus on the purpose and context of the image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Keep it clear and concise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Avoid phrases like \u201cimage of\u201d or \u201cpicture of.\u201d Screen readers already announce it\u2019s an image.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Think about how you\u2019d describe the image to someone in person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Headings for Structure & Navigation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Headings provide structure and a clear hierarchy, making it easier for all users, especially those using screen readers, to scan and understand content. The image below showcases a screen reader rotor, isolating the headings from all the other content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"Screenshot](\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/headings-rotor.png\" "\\"Screenshot")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nScreen readers allow users to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Jump from heading to heading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pull up a list of all headings on a page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Understand the importance of each section based on heading level (H1-H6).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tip:<\/strong> Use headings in logical order; don\u2019t skip levels just for visual appeal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Descriptive Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Clear, meaningful links help users understand where they\u2019ll go if they click on it or select it with a screen reader. You should avoid vague phrases like: \u201cClick here,\u201d \u201cRead more,\u201d or \u201cLearn more.\u201d Instead, use phrases like: \u201cRead more about the BSN program\u201d or \u201cDownload the application (PDF).\u201d Below we have two examples of a screen reader pulling up the list of links on a page. One page has many links that just state \u201cclick here\u201d while the other has more descriptive links.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/links-rotor-300x270.png\" "\\"Screenshot")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"Screenshot](\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/accessibility\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/06\/links-webpage-rotor-1024x591.png\" "\\"Screenshot")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nScreen readers let users pull up a list of all links on a page. If multiple links are labeled simply \u201cclick here,\u201d users can\u2019t tell where each link leads, making navigation confusing and inefficient. In contrast, descriptive link text, such as \u201cUsing Headings to Structure Content\u201d gives meaningful context and allows users of assistive technology to quickly understand and move through a page. Descriptive links create a clearer, more user-friendly experience for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By applying these accessibility practices such as alt text, headings, and clear links, you\u2019re helping ensure our content is inclusive and usable for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Structuring Documents with Headings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Alt Text with Wolverine Describer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Download NVDA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- NVDA commands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Download JAWS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- JAWS commands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- TalkBack gestures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- VoiceOver for iOS gestures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- VoiceOver for Mac commands<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Alt Text with Wolverine Describer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Structuring Documents with Headings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n