Creating Links for Accessibility

Ensure your links are accessible

Links must use descriptive text, not a URL or "click here." Use precise wording for the link text, so the user has a clear idea of the content at the link destination. This is a requirement for ADA accessibility.

• Example: For more information, visit the CITS help page
• Not: Visit www.umassd.edu/cits/help/ for more information
• Not: Click here for more information

The words "Click here" is meaningless to screen readers used by visually-impaired users.

When referencing a URL in print, try to use the shortest possible URL. Confirm that the URL works before going to print.