Web Accessibility Resources We Can’t Live Without

Whether you’re designing an accessible website, auditing your software, or crafting an accessibility policy for your institution, there’s a wealth of free resources to help you.

Here are some great web accessibility resources we can’t live without.

Web Accessibility Laws & Guidelines

Understand the legal requirements for accessible web content in your country or state.

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Web Accessibility Requirements for Video
• Section 508 Government Website Requirements
• FAQ About Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities
• Summary of WCAG 2.0 Principles & Guidelines
• Web Accessibility Laws by Country and State
• International Web Accessibility Policies

Accessibility Powerhouses

These are major players in the accessibility scene who can provide a wealth of resources.

• Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI)
• National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education (AccessIT)
• WebAIM – Web Accessibility In Mind
• SSBBart Group

eLearning Accessibility Resources

• Selecting Software for Students with Learning Disabilities
• Container, Content, and Capability: The Three C’s of Accessibility and Distance Education
• Tutorials for Creating Accessible Documents in Multiple Formats (For Faculty)
• Guidelines for Producing Instructional and Other Printed Materials in Alternate Media for Persons with Disabilities
• Creating and Producing Accessible Content Courses
• Top 5 Tips for Using UDL in eLearning

Resources for Getting Admin Buy-In

Web accessibility succeeds when it has buy-in from leadership, but sometimes leaders need convincing. These resources offer powerful ammunition to convince your leadership of the importance of inclusive design.

• 5 Signs That You’re Vulnerable to a Digital Accessibility Lawsuit
• How to Make Universal Design for Learning a Reality at Your University
• “From Where I Sit” Stories of Disabled Students

Universal Design Resources

Need some actionable advice for designing accessibly? Here are tips, tricks, and tools to get you there.

• Accessibility Checklist for Web-based Course Material
• Triage for Accessifying Websites
• 10 Tips for Creating Accessible Course Content
• Alt Image Text Tips
• Color Contrast Checker Tool
• Tips for Making Online Documents Accessible: Word, PowerPoint, Excel & PDF
• Tips for Making Web Video & Audio Accessible

Accessibility Auditing

How do you know what you need to fix? Check out these resources to help you target your accessibility gaps.

• Tips for Identifying Web Accessibility Gaps at Your Company
• Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools List
• Free Tools for Testing Website Accessibility

University Accessibility Assets

Want to see how other institutions of higher education handle accessibility? Learn from those who came before.

• California State University Accessible Technology Initiative
• George Mason University Accessibility
• Michigan State University Web Accessibility
• Pennsylvania State Access Ability Resource Center
• San Francisco State University Accessible Technology Initiative
• The Ohio State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion Web Accessibility Policy
• University of Washington DO IT, The Center for Universal Design in Education
• Oregon State University Accessibility Policy
• University of Wisconsin-Madison Accessibility Policy

Accessibility Training

Want to get formal accessibility training for yourself or your colleagues? Check these out.

• SSBBart Group
• California Community Colleges High Tech Training Center Unit
• David Berman Communications
• WebAIM Accessibility Training
• American Foundation for the Blind: Accessibility Partnerships