Digital Accessibility Resources
“Digital Accessibility” is the work of providing better access to digital resources for all users, and especially for users with disabilities that may prevent them from accessing and using resources. This area has become more important as so many learning experiences have some digital components - whether that’s a website, an app, or a Zoom workshop.
As part of our work with the TPS Consortium, we are developing some (hopefully) approachable guides and resources on tackling Digital Accessibility for consortium members. We welcome questions and requests - please use the form below to get in touch. - Bert Snow & the KidCitizen team.
A primer on digital accessibility, shared as a Google doc.
Approaching Accessibility: a primer
A primer on improving accessibility for online “digital” resources. (This is a public google doc that will open in a new browser tab.) You’ll find a very brief history of digital accessibility and the standards that are used, an intro to assistive tech and devices, along with tips on easy ways to get started and make progress within your constraints. And links to detailed resources!
Digital Accessibility Slide Deck
Digital Accessibility Slide Deck
Slides from our 10-20-22 Partner-to-Partner presentation.
Links!
A variety of links to useful information and resources.
Digital Accessibility Links
Section 508 Intro:
https://www.slideshare.net/Criterion508/understanding-section-508
Section 508 Functional Performance Criteria:
https://www.access-board.gov/ict/#302-functional-performance-criteria
Site devoted to WCAG standards:
Video introducing accessibility standards and benefits
https://www.w3.org/WAI/videos/standards-and-benefits/
Quick reference guide to WCAG 2.1:
https://www.w3.org/WAI/WCAG21/quickref/
NVDA Screen reader:
https://www.nvaccess.org/download/
Guidance on building better digital services in government
The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled > Resources
https://www.loc.gov/nls/resources/
Inclusive Digital Interactives: Best Practices + Research
https://access.si.edu/sites/default/files/inclusive-digital-interactives-best-practices-research.pdf
I really like the “Jones’ Short List of General Best Practices for Inclusion” starting on p. 15 - Alison Noyes
PBS Becoming Helen Keller
Tools of the Film - see list of tools under "Support Materials for Use with Students" https://mass.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/helenkeller/
User Centered Design Links
A useful process for making your resources more accessible and usable for all your users.
What is User Centered Design (Interactive Design Foundation)
https://www.interaction-design.org/literature/topics/user-centered-design
UCD Principles and Methods (Adobe)
https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/principles/human-computer-interaction/user-centered-design/
UCD Definition, examples, tips (InVision)
https://www.invisionapp.com/inside-design/user-centered-design-definition-examples-and-tips/
Interesting books on usability and design:
Don't Make Me Think (Revisited) - Steve Krug
The Design of Everyday Things - Don Norman
User Centered Design - Travis Loudermilk
Contact Us
Got questions on accessibility? Get in touch!