Accessibility (mandatory)
- Website is consistently available
- Size of files available for download is displayed. Files are optimized for low-bandwidth connections
- Website owner possesses standard operating procedures that include user access levels, content management, login credentials, and other essential hosting information needed to operate website
- Website incorporates mobile-friendly web design
- Site loads within two seconds. Images or files available for download from the website are optimized for high speed (2–5 MB)
- Website displays correctly on Edge, Chrome and Firefox at mobile and desktop resolutions
Design - user experience and web design (mandatory)
- Back button is functional, or each page has a link or logo to homepage
- Website offers aids to finding information (e.g. site map, internal search engine, index)
Design - web editorial (desired)
- Website considers accessibility issues of many potential users (e.g., people with visual impairment)
- Streaming format for audio and video files is embedded in page
- Share buttons are included to encourage readers to disseminate content via emails and social media channels
