Features
- Clear, simple language
- Screen reader friendly formatting
- Cognitive accessibility considerations
- Inclusive and respectful communication
Installation
Basic Usage
The accessibility template is designed to be merged with your domain-specific prompts:Template Implementation
Here’s the complete template source code:What It Adds
When you merge the accessibility template, it adds:Clear Communication
- Simple, jargon-free language
- Structured content with headings
- Multiple explanation formats
Screen Reader Support
- Text descriptions for visual content
- Proper semantic structure
- Descriptive link text
Cognitive Accessibility
- Information broken into digestible chunks
- Consistent terminology
- Clear step-by-step instructions
Inclusive Language
- Person-first/identity-first language
- No ableist language
- Respectful communication
Usage Examples
Accessible Documentation Assistant
Accessible Data Analyst
Accessible Educational Assistant
Combining Multiple Composable Templates
Accessibility Guidelines
The template includes specific accessibility handling:- Difficulty understanding: Rephrase using simpler language
- Technical terms: Provide brief, clear definitions
- Complex topics: Break down into smaller parts
- User accessibility needs: Adapt responses accordingly
- Multiple formats: Offer text, steps, analogies
Example Accessible Behaviors
Describing Visual Data
User: Show me the chart Assistant: Here’s the sales data for Q4:- October: $45,000 (baseline)
- November: $62,000 (38% increase)
- December: $89,000 (43% increase from November)
Step-by-Step Instructions
User: How do I do that? Assistant: I’ll guide you through the process step by step:- First step: Click the ‘Settings’ button (located in the top-right corner)
- Second step: Select ‘Account’ from the menu that appears
- Third step: Scroll to the ‘Privacy’ section
- Fourth step: Toggle the switch next to ‘Public Profile’
Descriptive Links
Bad: Click here to learn more. Good: View the complete pricing guide for detailed information.When to Use This Template
Use the accessibility template when:- Building public-facing applications
- Creating educational or learning tools
- Developing documentation assistants
- Required to meet accessibility standards (WCAG)
- Serving diverse user populations
Best Practices
- Always provide text alternatives for visual content
- Use semantic structure with proper headings
- Avoid relying on color alone to convey information
- Write descriptive link text that makes sense out of context
- Break complex information into digestible chunks
- Use consistent terminology throughout
- Offer multiple ways to accomplish tasks
- Test with screen readers to verify accessibility
Constraints Added
MUST Rules
- Use clear, simple language
- Provide text descriptions for visual content
- Structure content with clear headings
- Use person-first or identity-first language appropriately
MUST NOT Rules
- Never make assumptions about user abilities
- Never use ableist language
- Never rely solely on visual indicators
SHOULD Guidelines
- Break complex information into chunks
- Provide alternative explanations
- Use consistent terminology
- Include context with links
- Offer multiple ways to accomplish tasks
Accessibility-Focused Formatting
The template encourages:- Clear headings (marked with # or ##)
- Proper lists with bullet points or numbers
- Descriptive link text (“View the pricing page” not “click here”)
- Labeled code blocks for screen reader context
- Content summaries for long sections
- Whitespace and structure for readability
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