Faculty and Instructors

Faculty and instructors have a unique opportunity to support student success by providing an accessible academic environment. In this section you will find articles, tips, and techniques for developing and delivering accessible course content in a variety of common formats.

Accessibility@IOWA provides day-to-day leadership and expertise in digital accessibility, and bets practices for creating content that works well for all learners, including students with disabilities and users of assistive technologies. Our accessibility standards and practices advance equitable access for all, and help to ensure that University content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, and other relevant regulations. What's more, an investment in accessible course and document design can save you time and effort in the long run.

Consultation and support are available at no cost for faculty and instructional staff who want to deliver more accessible course content in ICON and other tools. Visit our consultation request form to get started. Not ready for a consult? Check out the resources below for more information on accessible digital content.

Quick Guide to Document Accessibility

Thursday, May 18, 2023
The Quick Guide to Document Accessibility outlines nine principles and related practices to support accessibility in your digital documents.

Reduce Barriers to Participation

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Accessibility Testing Tools and Extensions

Accessibility tools technology providers can use to assess the basic accessibility of their documents, applications, and other technology products.