Electronic Accessibility Guidelines

Anyone who receives federal funding must ensure websites, emails, and all digital content are accessible.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1

WCAG 2.1 defines how to make Web content accessible to individuals with disabilities. It is organized around 4 principles and 12 guidelines.

- - 01: Perceivable
    
    Guideline 1.1 - Provide text alternatives for non-text content
    
    Guideline 1.2 - Provide alternatives for time-based media
    
    Guideline 1.3 - Create content that can be presented in different ways without losing meaning
    
    Guideline 1.4 - Make it easier for users to see and hear content
  - 02: Operable
    
    Guideline 2.1 - Make all functionality available from a keyboard
    
    Guideline 2.2 - Give users enough time to read and use content
    
    Guideline 2.3 - Do not use content that causes seizures
    
    Guideline 2.4 - Help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are
- - 03: Understandable
    
    Guideline 3.1 - Make text readable and understandable
    
    Guideline 3.2 - Make web pages appear and operate in predictable ways
    
    Guideline 3.3 - Help users avoid and correct mistakes
  - 04: Robust

What Content Must be Accessible?

Website Pages
Canvas Content
Digital Documents (Electronic Media)
Email
Video (Multimedia)
Emergency Notifications
Survey Questionnaires
Templates and Forms
Program or policy announcements
Notices of Benefits, Program Eligibility, or Employment Opportunities
Educational and Training Materials

Used with permission from the High-Tech Center Training Unit