Research-Based Web Design and Usability Guidelines

Research-Based Web Design & Usability Guidelines
Provides guidelines for improving Web design, navigation, and functionality. Includes findings from Web design and usability literature identified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Usability Principles and Practices

Usability Principles and Techniques (Webcontent.gov)
Provides an overview of usability principles, techniques, best practices, education opportunities, and resources.

Stanford Guidelines for Web Credibility (Webcredibility.org)
Provides a 10-point plan for boosting Web credibility based on several years of research.

All Federal Laws and Regulations

Requirements and Best Practices (Webcontent.gov)
Provides a comprehensive list of federal laws, regulations, best practices, and guidelines.

Access for People with Disabilities:

• Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (Access-Board.gov)
• Guidance for Implementing Section 508 (Section508.gov)
• Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Quick Tips Reference Card (w3.org)

Plainlanguage.gov
Promotes the use of plain language for all government communications. Provides guidance, best practices, and tools.