ADA Accessibility for Digital Yearbooks & Touchscreen Displays
Intent: Decide — Use this checklist to launch an accessible yearbook experience on web, mobile, and touchscreens.
Accessibility isn’t “nice to have” for yearbooks. It’s how you ensure every student, family member, and visitor can participate in your school’s story.
Accessibility Checklist (Artifact)
| Area | Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Good contrast and readable font sizes | Avoid low-contrast captions |
| Images | Meaningful alt text for key images | Especially for navigation images |
| Video | Captions and (when needed) transcripts | Support silent viewing on kiosks |
| Keyboard | Site is usable without a mouse | Critical for accessibility tech |
| Focus | Visible focus indicators | Helps keyboard navigation |
| Headings | Proper heading structure (H2/H3…) | Improves screen reader navigation |
| Touch Targets | Buttons are large enough | Kiosks need extra-large targets |
| Kiosk Placement | Accessible height and approach space | Coordinate with facilities/ADA guidance |
Touchscreen Kiosk Accessibility Tips
- Mounting height: ensure interactive areas are reachable from seated and standing positions.\n- Glare and lighting: avoid strong reflections.\n- Audio: if audio is used, provide captions and/or headphone options.\n- Time limits: avoid auto-advancing that interrupts users.\n
Digital Yearbook Content Tips
- Prefer descriptive captions over inside jokes only.\n- Ensure every gallery has at least some text context for non-visual browsing.\n- Keep navigation labels consistent (Seniors, Sports, Activities, Events).\n
FAQ
Is a digital yearbook required to be accessible?
Requirements vary; the safest approach is to design for accessibility from day one.
Can touchscreens be accessible?
Yes—when content is designed with large touch targets, readable text, and clear navigation.
Do we need captions on every video?
Captions are strongly recommended for accessibility and usability—especially on lobby displays.
Next Step
We’ll walk through your accessibility goals during your demo and build a mock-up you can test with your stakeholders.
