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The website should be accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. This means it should be compatible with assistive technologies and follow WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines as required by ADA Title II. To ensure your content is compliant, review the following guides:

1. Web Content Accessibility Guide
2. How to Make Word Documents Accessible
3. How to Make PDFs Accessible

Navigation should have a clear structure that’s quick and easy to follow:

1. Organize the folder and page order by relevance in Cascade.
2. Avoid going over 10 items in the right-side navigation menu. Group relevant pages in a folder to avoid overwhelming new visitors with decision paralysis.
3. Avoid using different menu systems on one page — this diverts attention away from the content and makes visitors figure out where to find which link first, causing frustration. Consolidate the menus as best as possible.

All content should be easy to read and understand for a general audience.

1. Avoid using MGA jargon (ex: Knight Life, Inside MGA, etc.) for new visitors.
2. Spell out acronyms on their first appearance on a webpage.
3. Review content annually. Check for any broken links and review (delete or update) content that has little to no significance for your department/office/division, including images with outdated elements. Refer to the Content Owner Roles page for content maintenance deadlines. 

52% of total mga.edu visitors use their mobile devices. The website should display and function well on different devices and screen sizes.

What seems like three sentences on a computer monitor (1920 x 1080px) can easily turn into a block of text often scrolled over on a mobile device.

Stick to 1 to 2 lines of text to emphasize key messages and maximize readability.