A deeper look at accessibility: what to do, how to do it, and why it matters.

Jan 15, 2026 · Accessibility: Essential knowledge Section508.gov This site provides guidance for federal agencies on several topics in IT accessibility, including creating accessible websites and documents, …

Accessibility guidelines help us address specific, ability-based patterns of user experience (UX). USWDS builds these baseline UX needs into its design language, components, guidance, and layouts.

Resources Accessibility - Material Design WebAIM: Web Accessibility for Designers Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 references: 1.3.2 Meaningful Sequence 2.4.6 Headings and …

An introduction to accessibility Understand how to approach accessibility for all What is accessibility? In the federal government, accessibility means that agencies must give disabled employees and …

Accessibility and Plain Language We Have a Lot in Common! Goal: make it possible for everyone to understand and act on content Cognitive function decreases when you’re in a hurry, distracted, tired, …

Dec 11, 2019 · This Week's IDEA An Introduction to Accessibility “ We need to make every single thing accessible to every single person with a disability. ” — Stevie Wonder We all know that building …

Document and PDF Accessibility (Reference) Document Accessibility Tips Accessible Documents Top Tips Use native styles features to ensure proper document organization For instance: Title vs. …

Screen reader tests USWDS performed these tests to check checkbox accessibility and usability for screen readers. For help performing your own screen reader tests, check out the resources in the …

How to Test Websites for Accessibility Use both manual and automated testing methods to create accessible websites. Note In this video, Michael Horton, Accessible Design and Development …