1. 1.2.1 Audio-only and Video-only (Prerecorded) (Level A)

Purpose

Ensures users who cannot hear audio content can still understand its meaning through a text alternative, making content accessible to people with disabilities (e.g., those with hearing impairments).

Benefits

Increases accessibility for all users, enhancing the user experience for those with hearing disabilities or users in environments where audio playback is not feasible.

Requirements

Provide text alternatives, such as song lyrics or transcripts, for any audio-only content. Ensure that these alternatives convey the essential information or emotions intended by the audio.

Enforcement

Create a guideline requiring all audio content uploads to be accompanied by text alternatives. Set up automated checks to ensure that lyrics or transcripts are included before publishing audio-only content.

2. 2.4.2 Page Titled (Level A)

Purpose

Makes it easier for users to identify the purpose of each page, especially helpful for screen reader users and for people navigating with multiple tabs.

Benefits

Improves navigation and helps users understand the content and purpose of each page quickly.

Requirements

Assign each page a unique, descriptive title that reflects its content (e.g., “Song Discussion” or “User Profile”). Titles should be concise and clear.

Enforcement

Enforce page title standards by requiring that all new pages have descriptive titles in code review processes. Periodically review pages to confirm that they adhere to title standards.

3. 1.4.1 Use of Color (Level A)

Purpose

Ensures that information is not solely conveyed by color, accommodating users with color blindness or vision impairments.

Benefits

Enables all users, regardless of vision limitations, to interpret content accurately.

Requirements

Avoid using color as the only means to communicate information. Use labels, icons, patterns, or other methods to convey information alongside color.

Enforcement

Define style guide rules for avoiding color-only information conveyance. Review and test new design elements to ensure they follow this standard, especially during UI design phases.