Writing for Accessibility: Plain Language, Alt Text, and Inclusive Copy
How to write accessible content: plain language principles, alt text formulas, heading hierarchy, link text, and avoiding jargon for diverse audiences.
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Writing for Web Accessibility: Plain Language, Alt Text, and Structure Web accessibility writing is about making content usable by everyone — including people using screen readers, people with cognitive disabilities, people who read in a second language, and people in low-bandwidth environments. Accessible writing is not dumbed-down writing. Clear, direct language benefits all readers. -------|------------------|-------------------| | General public | 6th–8th grade | 60–70 | | Healthcare patients | 5th–6th grade | 70–80 | | Legal/government public communications | 8th grade | 60–70 | | Professional (B2B) | 10th–12th grade | 50–60 | The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends 6th–8th grade for public health information. The "Ask Me 3" patient communication model targets 5th grade.…
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