Website & Digital Accessibility
Resources, guidelines, and best practices for making web content accessible to everyone.
Getting Started
Web Accessibility Basics ›
Learn what web accessibility is, why it matters, and how to start making your own digital content accessible.
Web Accessibility Standards ›
Get to know the laws, policies, and guidelines we follow for accessibility.
Evaluating Accessibility ›
Find out how to detect issues, make improvements, and track your progress with our accessibility reporting tool, Ally.
Online Web Accessibility Training ›
Test your accessibility knowledge with this self-paced, online course. (Required for all website editors)
Accessibility Resources by Topic
Learn more about digital accessibility topics that are relevant to you.
Audio & Video ›
- Captions/Subtitles
- Podcasts
- Transcripts
- Videos
Content Writing & Structure ›
- Headings
- Lists
- Plain Language
Design & Visual Formatting ›
- Text Styling & Readability
- Colors & Contrast
Documents ›
- PDFs
- Word Documents
- Scanned Documents
Email & Messaging ›
- Emails
- Chat & Instant Messaging
Forms ›
- Web Forms
- PDF Forms
Images & Graphics ›
- Alt Text (Image Descriptions)
- Complex Images
- Animated GIFs
Newsletters & Blogs ›
- Blogs
- Email Newsletters
- Print Newsletters
Presentations ›
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Presentation Formats
Social Media ›
- Hashtags & Tagging
- Image & Video Descriptions
Spreadsheets ›
- Excel Spreadsheets
Tables ›
- Table Structure & Usage
- Complex Tables
Websites & Web Apps ›
- Menus & Navigation
- Links & Buttons
Helpful Resources
Expand your accessibility toolkit with our library of cheat sheets, templates, and more.
- Assistive Technology (AT): An introduction to the tools used by people with disabilities to access and interact with the web.
- Cheat Sheats: Simple, print-ready checklists for digital accessibility.
- Glossary of Accessibility Terms: An alphabetical list of accessibility terms and definitions, written in plain language.
- Quick Reference Guides (QRGs): Condensed versions of technical documentation (e.g., PDF tags and form field settings).
- Templates: Ready to use templates for Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, Canva designs, and more.
We're Here to Help!
If you have digital accessibility questions or need additional support, please contact us at accessibility@uada.edu.
