Accessibility: Tools and Resources

A tool for checking color combinations to see if the contrast can be viewed by people with visual impairments.

"WAVE is developed and made available as a free community service by WebAIM. Originally launched in 2001, WAVE has been used to evaluate the accessibility of millions of web pages."

'These one-page accessibility resources, or “cheatsheets,” have been developed to assist anyone who is creating accessible content. These free resources are catered to less-technical individuals, such as faculty and staff."

A checklist from Project ENABLE to see if the library is user friendly for everyone.

UDL on Campus is a website offered by CAST to help implement UDL and Accessibility into the curriculum.

A tool for improving your learning environment.

Aimed at federal employees, but offers many useful tips on making digital content accessible.

Search through Microsoft workshops for accessibility training such as "Accessibility, special education and online learning."

UDL for Post-Secondary education. Presents a series of modules describing disabilities, accommodations for that disability and suggested teaching strategies.

Offers various training opportunities through web courses, workshops and webinars.

“Courses on Disability, Inclusion, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) from the Southeast ADA Center.”

CAST is a nonprofit education research and development organization that “works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals through Universal Design for Learning.” They offer webinars and educational resources.

Library Juice Academy offers professional development courses for librarians including "Introduction to Accessibility and Universal Design in Libraries." Courses change monthly, so see schedule.

" [IRIS'] primary objective is to create and infuse resources about evidence-based practices into preservice preparation and professional development programs... IRIS
resources are used in college instruction, professional development activities, and independent learning opportunities for practicing educators... Professional development certificates are available for the IRIS STAR Legacy Modules."