3.1.5: Reading Level [AAA]

Description Sufficient Techniques Advisory Techniques Failures Notes

Description

When text requires reading ability more advanced than the lower secondary education level after removal of proper names and titles, supplemental content, or a version that does not require reading ability more advanced than the lower secondary education level, is available.

Sufficient Techniques

Sufficient Techniques for Success Criterion 3.1.5

Note: Other techniques may also be sufficient if they meet the success criterion. See Understanding Techniques.

• G86: Providing a text summary that can be understood by people with lower secondary education level reading ability
• G103: Providing visual illustrations, pictures, and symbols to help explain ideas, events, and processes
• G79: Providing a spoken version of the text
• G153: Making the text easier to read
• G160: Providing sign language versions of information, ideas, and processes that must be understood in order to use the content

Advisory Techniques

Advisory Techniques for Success Criterion 3.2.1

• G200: Opening new windows and tabs from a link only when necessary
• G201: Giving users advanced warning when opening a new window

Failures

Failures for Success Criterion 3.2.1

• F55: Failure of Success Criteria 2.1.1, 2.4.7, and 3.2.1 due to using script to remove focus when focus is received

Notes