The quick read
- People may use keyboards, screen readers, voice input or enlarged text.
- On an article page, verify that a reader can locate the title, move between sections and follow the sources without a mouse.
Preserve meaning across formats
Use clear headings, descriptive links and understandable labels. Supply appropriate text alternatives for images and transcripts or captions for audio and video. Do not rely only on colour or animation to communicate something essential.
Check the interface
People may use keyboards, screen readers, voice input or enlarged text. Controls need clear names and visible focus. Streaming output should remain navigable, and a person should be able to interrupt or revisit it without losing their place.
Test real reading tasks
On an article page, verify that a reader can locate the title, move between sections and follow the sources without a mouse. Review generated alternative text to ensure it captures the image’s relevant meaning. Involve people with suitable access needs when evaluating the product. AI may help produce alternative formats, but those formats still need inspection. Accessibility works best when it shapes the original experience rather than arriving as an extra summary after the main design is finished.
Sources & notes
AI-assisted editorial content checked against the linked sources.
Sources reviewed for the September 2026 launch edition.