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Headings provide structure, help visitors scan content quickly, and allow screen reader users to understand and navigate the page. Proper heading structure is required across all School of Medicine websites. This page summarizes the key accessibility guidelines. For detailed instructions, on creating headings, see the Headings page in the User Guide. Why Accessible Headings Matter … Read more