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Cynthia™ Tested Button Guidelines - When, Why, and How to use

When to use
In the past, Web masters have used “approved” buttons, without actually knowing all of the necessary steps to bring a Web site into accessibility compliance for WCAG or Section 508. This was because the technology and information required was very scarce. Although this type of “marketing” of a site accessibility testing tool may promote the “idea” of accessibility, the reality of accessible design and testing, is that one needs to complete both the programmatic and the manual tests that are a necessary part of the process. With this in mind, we recommend the following suggested usage of the Cynthia tested button:

1. Select the Guideline or Standard that you want to announce that you follow
2. Run the Cynthia Tester against the page
3. Pass all automated tests
4. Then, before using the Cynthia tested button, validate all manual tests
5. We also strongly recommend but do not require that you place an accessibility statement on your page regarding the level of accessibility you support.

This button requires minimum support for Section 508, WCAG 1.0 P1, CLF, or an Equivalent Standard. Once you have completed the process above, proudly use the Cynthia Tested button to indicate your accessibility efforts and commitment!
 

Why to use
Use the Cynthia Tested logo in accordance with the suggested usage guidelines above to indicate:

1. You want your web site to be accessible to everyone who uses the Internet regardless of physical capabilities!
2. You have made a commitment to educate yourself regarding accessible design!
3. You like our button (a little humor, remember accessible design is fun and contagious)

How to use

To show your site visitors that you have taken the care to create an accessible Web page and that you wish to promote Accessible Design, you may display this icon on any page that meets the when to use guideline. Here is the HTML you could use to add this icon to your Web page:

By linking back to this page people can read clearly what the button represents.

 

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