The promotional cards use the same “Learn More” label for links leading to different pages. The description text above provides context, but someone using a screen reader’s list of links may have difficulty identifying where each link leads. This relates to the Operable principle of POUR. I would suggest using a descriptive label, such as “Explore GO Transit trips to Niagara Falls,” to communicate the destination without needing the user to explore the surrounding content.

The homepage uses marked headings, including “Network Status,” “Promotions and Partnerships,” and “What’s New.” This supports the Perceivable principle by making the page’s organization available beyond just the visual appearance. Module 2 discusses organizing content so that assistive technologies can interpret it. Screen reader users can navigate between headings to find a relevant section without listening to every item on the page.

In the trip planner section of the GoTransit website, there were labels for its fields, such as "From" and "To". These labels support the Understandable principle of POUR by providing a clear description as to what information is necessary and belongs in that field. Through Module 2, I learned that these labels are helpful for screen reader users, as they can identify the website's controls without relying on their visual positions.

The ability to skip navigation with the tab key, allowing keyboard users to bypass the navigation menu and reach the information directly, supports the POUR Operable principle. Module 2 mentions that not everyone can use a mouse and that alternative input methods are necessary. Reducing the number of key presses makes browsing less demanding for users with motor impairments.

The image on the main page on the GoTransit website includes alternative text “GO customers exiting train.” This connects to the Perceivable principle of POUR discussed in Module 2 because screen readers convert text into speech, making image descriptions important. The description helps users that have trouble viewing to understand the message the image is trying to convey rather than leaving the information out entirely.