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This fact sheet provides practical guidance for faculty and instructional designers on how to align their use of external websites and digital resources with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). By understanding the legal context, evaluating accessibility risks, and implementing best practices, educators can help guarantee that all students—including those with disabilities—have equivalent access to instructional materials.

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2, developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) through its Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI), offer a universal framework for building user-centric web experiences. This article explores the structure, purpose, and application of WCAG 2, highlighting its role in shaping a more accessible digital world.

By following the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), developers, designers, and content creators can create digital environments that are welcoming, intuitive, and legally compliant. This article explores the importance of accessibility, its broad benefits, and the foundational POUR principles—Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust—that guide accessible design for a more accessible web.

Accessible websites ensure that individuals with disabilities can fully engage with online content, helping organizations reach a broader audience. See how accessible design fosters a welcoming campus culture, boosts user satisfaction, and strengthens public trust and engagement.

Keyboard navigation lets people use websites and apps without a mouse—just by using the keyboard. This is especially important for people with physical disabilities or those who use screen readers. It’s also a key part of making websites accessible to everyone.

Hyperlinks are the bridges of the web—but vague phrases like “click here” or “read more” often leave users guessing where those bridges lead. For people using screen readers or navigating with cognitive challenges, unclear links can be frustrating or even inaccessible. In this article, we explore what makes a hyperlink descriptive, why it matters for accessibility, and how to apply best practices that benefit all users.

Not everyone navigates the digital world with a mouse. For individuals with visual, motor, or cognitive disabilities—and even for those with temporary injuries or personal preferences—keyboard access is essential. This article explores what it means for a digital resource to be keyboard accessible, why it matters, and how developers can test and implement keyboard-friendly features to support a wider range of users.

Consistent navigation is more than a design preference—it’s a cornerstone of accessibility. When websites, applications, and online courses follow predictable patterns in layout and navigation, users can move through content with confidence and ease. In this article, we explore why consistent navigation matters, how it enhances usability, and best practices for implementing it effectively.

For websites to be accessible to individuals with disabilities, diverse components of web design and digital interface must operate together. This article examines components, the correlation among them and interdependencies to establish a better understanding of web accessibility.

This resource explores tools to assist you in identifying potential accessibility issues and barriers faster during the web design and development life cycle. Tools can help you with fully automated tests as well as manual testing that needs human intervention.

Great websites aren’t just visually appealing—they’re intuitive, efficient, and easy to navigate. This article explores key principles of usability, offering practical tips for layout, navigation, and content strategy that help ensure your site is not only functional but user-friendly for all.

Forms are a vital part of digital communication, whether for collecting feedback, submitting applications, or conducting surveys. This article outlines key accessibility requirements for form design and highlights the many advantages of electronic forms, from improved usability and data collection to enhanced security and environmental sustainability.