Articles from 2023

Providing More Accessible Data Visualizations

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Data visualizations are an increasingly popular way to present complex data sets. They transform raw data into visual formats like charts, graphs, maps, and diagrams, allowing some people to grasp patterns, trends, and relationships at a glance. However, if data visualizations are designed without accessibility in mind, they can present barriers due to their emphasis on visual presentation. For most data visualizations, you will need to present an alternative format to support all users.

W3C Officially Recommends WCAG 2.2

Thursday, October 5, 2023
On October 5, 2023, the World Wide Web Consortium published Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2.

U.S. Departments of Justice and Education Issue Joint Letter on Digital Accessibility

Friday, May 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice and Department of Education have released a letter reminding institutions of higher ed of their obligations to provide equitable access to academic services under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Northwestern University releases a new UDL resource for educators

Friday, May 19, 2023
A new OER from Northwestern University will help instructors to reflect on the evolving needs of students and to implement UDL principles to create more supportive, inclusive, and accessible learning environments for all.

GAAD 2023

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is a real thing, and it's happening everywhere. Learn more about GAAD's purpose, and check out challenges and events.

Accessibility Resources for GAAD

Thursday, May 18, 2023
A curated selection of recommended accessibility resources from throughout the digital accessibility community.

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.

GAAD '23 Challenges

Thursday, May 18, 2023
You don’t have to be an accessibility expert to make a difference. Take the GAAD Challenges to learn more about digital accessibility.