Are You Starting a New Project?
Whether you are creating a new online form, website, or department newsletter, digital accessibility begins with accessible design. Therefore, accessibility requirements should be incorporated into the development of new digital experiences from the very beginning.
The ITS Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) team provides support during the design, development, and implementation of new digital experiences. ITS DAS services may include recommendations related to layout, proper use of color, programmatic labeling of form elements, keyboard testing, code review including HTML and CSS, and appropriate use of ARIA to ensure screen reader access.
Build With Accessibility in Mind
Accessibility testing during development of new digital experiences is a must to ensure that your content can be accessed by people who use assistive technology. If your plan is to conduct accessibility testing only after your project is complete, it will likely be too late to resolve accessibility barriers. Therefore, the ITS DAS team strongly encourages internal teams to design and build their next project with accessibility in mind and request support from ITS DAS to ensure your new digital experience is accessible.