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Digital Accessibility Overview

Digital accessibility refers to the practice of ensuring that all digital content, tools, and resources are usable by everyone, including individuals with disabilities. This encompasses a wide range of considerations, such as making sure that websites can be navigated by screen readers, providing captions for videos, and ensuring that documents are formatted for ease of access. The goal is to create an online environment where every user, regardless of their abilities or the technology they use, can fully interact with and benefit from digital resources.

Digital Accessibility

Key Concepts

Perceivable Information

Perceivable Information

Information and user interface components must be presented in ways that users can perceive, regardless of their sensory abilities or environmental conditions. Examples: Alt text for images, Captions on videos, High-contrast text colors on backgrounds

Operable Interface

Operable Interface

User interface components and navigation must be operable by all users, ensuring that everyone can interact with the content regardless of the tools or methods they use. Examples: Keyboard-accessible navigation, Skip navigation links, Responsive design

Understandable Content

Understandable Content

Information and the operation of the user interface must be understandable, ensuring that users can comprehend and use the content without confusion. Examples: Consistent navigation, Simple language, Form field labels

Robust Design

Robust Design

Content must be robust enough to be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents, including assistive technologies. Examples: Clean HTML code, Compatibility with screen readers, Accessible PDFs 

Resources

ChecklistFeatured Resource: Best Practices Checklist

A practical tool designed to help ensure that all digital content—whether it’s websites, online courses, or electronic documents—meets the highest accessibility standards. By following this checklist, you can create more inclusive digital environments that allow everyone, including those with disabilities, to access and benefit from the resources provided by Montgomery College. Download the checklist to get started on making your digital content accessible and user-friendly for all. 

Download the Checklist in English (PDF) Download the Checklist in Spanish (PDF)

Digital Accessibility Resources

The following resources are designed to assist you in evaluating your current facilities or planning a renovation, setting up an accessible classroom, and accessing a wealth of additional valuable information.

Links to downloadable .pdf’s are coming soon! Thank you for your patience.

Accessible Online Course Design

  • Online course accessibility checklist
  • LMS accessibility toolkit
  • Accessible course design guide
  • Testing and assessments guide

Accessible Documents and Presentations

  • Document accessibility guide
  • presentation accessibility checklist
  • alt text writing guide

Audio and Video Accessibility

  • Captioning and transcription toolkit
  • Accessible video design guide
  • Audio description checklist
  • Online assessment design checklist

Digital Accessibility Integration Tools

  • Digital accessibility compliance checklist
  • CLEAR article
  • Regulations guide: ADA, Section 508, and WCAG 2.2

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