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  1. May 2026
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      This is a weaker accessibility feature because advertisements and sidebar content can interrupt the reading flow. The article is about an emergency wildfire alert, so users may be trying to access important information quickly. Extra visual clutter can make the page harder to navigate, especially for users with attention difficulties or those using smaller screens.

    2. Campers and other travellers within a 10 kilometre radius of the fire were told to leave the area immediately, while nearby residents have also been put on evacuation alert. Courtesy: Dwayne Leonard

      This image caption is a good accessibility practice because it explains the meaning of the image instead of leaving users to interpret the visual on their own. Captions and text alternatives are important because users who cannot see the image still need access to the information it communicates. W3C accessibility guidance emphasizes text alternatives, captions, headings, and clear structure as key parts of accessible content.

    3. Increase article font size

      The font-size controls support accessibility because they let users adjust the reading experience. This connects to Module 2’s point that not everyone can read small text easily. Giving users control over text size helps make the page more Perceivable, especially for people with low vision or eye strain.

    4. WATCH: A wildfire burning northwest of Calgary near Sundre has forced residents within a 10-kilometre radius of the Highway 734 and 584 intersection to evacuate.

      This is a good accessibility feature because the video is supported by written text. This connects to the Perceivable principle because users who cannot hear the video, cannot watch it, or have limited bandwidth can still understand the key information. Module 2 emphasizes that videos should include captions or transcripts so information is not only available through audio or visuals.

    5. Evacuation alert issued due to out-of-control Alberta wildfire near Sundre

      This is a good example of the Understandable principle from Module 2. The headline is direct, specific, and tells readers the main issue right away. This matters because users should not have to search through the page to understand the purpose of the article, especially when the topic is an emergency alert.