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Creating accessible digital content

From the way you describe images using alt text to how you write calls to action, there is a lot you can do to ensure all users have excellent experiences on our digital channels.

Top resources

UW-IT Accessibility Checklist

A thorough resource that can help you assess whether your digital content is following accessibility best practices and policies.

Accessibility training by role

Deque University, available to anyone with a NetID, has curated learning paths for web developers, content creators, designers and more.

DubBot web accessibility checker

An automated website accessibility checker is available for select UW websites.

News and updates

The College of Engineering Digital Accessibility Plan - February, 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) published a new rule regarding digital accessibility under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in April 2024. This rule mandates that all of the University’s web content, including academic course material, must be accessible starting April 24, 2026. This includes external and internal websites and applications.

The College of Engineering is collaborating with Central UW leadership as part of a website and app task force to develop new guidance and resources to help our community achieve these goals on time. Other accessibility task forces will focus on academic course content, procurement, research, and more.

Guidelines for commonly used digital content

Accessibility basics for websites

A curated set of guidelines for commonly used web content.

Creating accessible PDFs

UW-IT's step-by-step guide to creating and remediating PDFs.

More accessibility resources

We encourage users to review the resources and tools provided by UW-IT on their Accessible Technology webpage. There, you will find more information, learning opportunities, webinars, and content about accessibility in websites, documents, social media, and more.