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Steps you can take to build accessible Google Slides so everyone, including screen reader users, can access digital content.

Steps you can take to build accessible Google Sheets so everyone, including screen reader users, can access digital content.

Steps you can take to build accessible Google Docs so everyone, including screen reader users, can access digital content.

This resource is intended to provide clarification on what can be expected from the Texas A&M University Libraries in regards to the new Title II, ADA Web Accessibility requirements.

Meaningful hyperlinks help users know where a link will take them. Learn how to create hyperlinks that use natural language so they're easy to understand.

Headings are a great way to tell people what they need to know quickly. Learn how to use styles for headings to make your documents easier to navigate.

Accessible multimedia ensures that information is available to users who cannot hear, see, or easily process audio‑visual content—and it also improves usability for everyone. Learn how to create accessible transcripts, captions, and audio descriptions for the benefit of all users.

Creating accessible lists ensures that screen readers can properly interpret the structure for users with disabilities. Learn how to properly format lists for the benefit of all users by using the built-in list tools on the Home tab to ensure proper tagging.

House Bill 5195 ​​​​​​​from the 89th Legislative Session, now enacted into Texas Government Code 2054, Subchapter S, ​​​​​requires state agencies, including institutions of higher education, to assess and improve their online platforms including websites and digital service portals for accessibility, navigation, usability, and efficiency.

Texas A&M University employees have opportunities to build their digital accessibility skills through Academy by Level Access, a statewide training resource provided at no cost through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).

The Digital Resource Accessibility Exception Request form must be completed for any Digital Resources which are not in full compliance with state and federal accessibility laws. This applies to those used, created, or materially changed by Texas A&M University personnel. This articled explains each question in the order in which they appear on the form.

Contrast values can be analyzed using color contrast checkers. Learn how to use them to make content easier to locate and understand.

Simple and accessible tables are ideal when presenting tabular data. Learn how to improve access for tables so screen reader users and others can understand the data.

Alternative (Alt) Text is a textual representation of what an image represents.  Learn how to create meaningful Alt Text for shapes, pictures, charts, SmartArt graphics, or other objects to allow users to understand the image and its associated context.

Ensuring accessibility for graphics is a critical component of ADA Title II compliance. Under WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards, public entities must provide meaningful alternatives for non-text content so that individuals with disabilities can fully understand and engage with visual information. This guide outlines best practices for creating accessible graphics, including alt text, long descriptions, color contrast, and testing methods, to help organizations meet compliance requirements effectively.