Digital accessibility effective date extended to April 26, 2027
Intro to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
WCAG provides a framework to help developers, designers, content creators and organizations ensure their websites and tools are accessible, inclusive and legally compliant.
How to Check Digital Accessibility
Use a combination of manual testing techniques, automated tools, curated resources and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) to create inclusive experiences.
8 Essential Steps for Digital Accessibility
Creating digitally accessible content can be a new experience. By following these eight essential steps, you can be on your way to creating content that is accessible for all users.
Popular Resources
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Try one thing. Learn something new.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is a chance to experience digital content from a different perspective. For GAAD on May 21, spend an hour experiencing content differently to reveal hidden barriers and improve usability for everyone.
Advocate for Accessibility
Kendal Lyssy is a third-year doctoral student in MU’s Department of Communication. She also is the department’s first blind PhD candidate and a strong advocate for digital accessibility. As a student and instructor, she’s using her experiences in higher ed to help ensure that all users are empowered with technologies that are usable by everyone.
