Tools and Resources
Evaluation Tools
Now that you have learned the principles of creating accessible content you will be able to use the tools listed below to evaluate whether your content meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines standards.
- WCAG 2.1 Guidelines Quick Reference - Universally recognized standards that define how to make Web content accessible to people with disabilities.
- Wave - Perform a quick accessibility check of a web page.
- Tools for Testing with a Screen Reader - Information about how to test whether your website is accessible by screen readers.
- Color Contrast Analyser - A handy eye dropper tool that allows you to quickly check color contrast ratios. Pin to taskbar for quick access.
- Microsoft Accessibility Checker - Microsoft Word and Power Point have built-in tools that you can use to check accessibility and increase your skills.
Additional Resources
- Checklist for an Accessible Virtual Meeting and Presentation - Use this checklist to help make virtual meetings and presentations accessible.
- Captioning and ASL Requests - A guide that shows how to handle captioning and ASL requests for virtual meetings.
- Accessible Color Picker - Helpful if you are trying to adjust your contrast slightly to meet a certain contrast ratio.
- Accessible Social Media - Guidelines for creating accessible posts on social media platforms.
- Alternative Text for Images - Guidelines for writing descriptions alternative text descriptions.
- Creating an Accessible Table in Word - Guidelines from Perkins eLearning for creating and/or checking the accessibility of tables in Microsoft Word.
- Fonts and Typography - Explains accessibility principles to keep in mind when choosing fonts.
- 5 Elements of Accessible Video - A list of elements that need to be incorporated to make sure videos are accessible.
- Flyers & Infographics Accessibility - Tips on creating a well-designed, accessible infographic.
- Inclusive Design for Accessible Presentations - Tips on creating presentations that are inclusive for all.