Digital accessibility is the practice of designing and developing content so that it can be used by everyone, including individuals with visual, auditory, motor or cognitive disabilities. Content is accessible when it is perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust, while also being able to be accessed within the same time frame and with the same ease of use as any other form of University technology. When digital materials are not created with these standards in mind, remediation is often required. Remediation is the process of identifying and correcting accessibility issues in existing content to bring it into compliance with both University standards and federal regulations.

The guides below introduce core concepts that apply across most digital platforms and mediums. Understanding these foundational elements is essential for creating inclusive digital content:

• Images: Using alternative text to describe visual information.
• Links: Creating descriptive and meaningful hyperlink text.
• Color: Ensuring sufficient contrast and not relying on color alone to convey meaning.
• Headings and Lists: Using proper structural elements to organize content for screen readers.

Topic-specific guidance and training is available for creating and improving the accessibility of digital content. These resources offer specialized instructions for functional areas and specific types of content:

• Document Accessibility: Guidelines for creating accessible PDFs, Word documents, Google Docs and presentations.
• Teaching and Learning Content: Resources for developing accessible course materials and instructional assets.
• Video, Audio and Captions: Standards for multimedia, including transcriptions and closed captioning.
• Web Accessibility Training: Comprehensive modules for managing and maintaining accessible websites.