Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Today (May 21) is Global Accessibility Awareness Day, intended to increase the awareness of accessibility issues among Web developers and …
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New Federal Accessibility Rules
Update, 17 April 2026: The compliance date for rules has been pushed back a year. According to the Federal Register, …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Tables
What Makes a Table Accessible? The short answer is that an accessible table is one that can be navigated and …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Common Misconceptions about Digital Accessibility
Digital accessibility is a critical aspect of creating an inclusive online environment, but it’s often misunderstood. Here are some of …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Inclusive Hiring Practices
Inclusive hiring practices are a set of strategies and processes designed to minimize bias and create a fair, equitable hiring …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Captions and Subtitles: What’s the Difference?
In this Accessibility Quick Tip, we’re exploring the definitions of and differences between captions and subtitles. These terms are often …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Accessibility Law for Colorado State and Local Government Update
Rule Amendments Are Adopted This article is a re-post from the OIT newsletter article by Alice Huyler, Senior Policy Advisor, …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Making Video Recordings Usable by All.
Making video recordings accessible ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can engage with the content. Here are the …
Accessibility Quick Tip: What is a VPAT? What does it do?
What is a VPAT? A VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template) is a document used by organizations to describe how their …
Accessibility Quick Tip: What is Universal Design and how does it relate to accessibility?
Universal design (UD) is a term coined by American architect Ronald L. Mace (1942-98). Universal design is design that is …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Communicating Your Accessibility Efforts
This post is from the OIT November Accessibility Newsletter. It is written by Karen Pellegrin, Technology Accessibility Program (TAP) Manager. …
Accessibility Quick Tip: 10 Essential Aspects for an Accessible User Experience
Ensuring online accessibility involves several key considerations that improve usability for all users, especially those with disabilities. Here are the …
Accessibility Quick Tip: WCAG 2.1 in a Nutshell
WCAG 2.1, or the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.1, is a set of internationally recognized standards developed by the …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Creating Accessible Online Meetings
It’s important to plan meetings so that they are inclusive of people who have vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive and other …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Slide Deck Accessibility
Slide presentations are a common mode of communication, whether you are teaching or leading a webinar or meeting. Making presentation slide …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Addressing Neurodivergence in Your Accessibility Work
Neurodiverse individuals, including those with conditions like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and others, face a variety of challenges when it comes …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Advocating for and Implementing Accessibility Practices in an Organization
As organizations strive to create inclusive experiences, the importance of digital accessibility cannot be overstated. Yet, many organizations may be …
Who is Accessibility For?
Everyone, not just the permanently impaired, can benefit from accessible web content.
Accessibility Quick Tip: How to Ensure Your Email Communications are Accessible by All
Making emails accessible ensures that all recipients, including those with disabilities, can understand and interact with the content. Luckily, accessibility …
Accessibility Quick Tip: What is Meant by Fundamental Alteration for Your Library’s Accessibility
Fundamental alteration refers to a situation in which modifying a technology, service, or product to make it accessible would change …