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Electronic Accessibility Guidelines 

Anyone who receives federal funding must ensure websites, emails, and all digital content are accessible.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1

WCAG 2.1 defines how to make Web content accessible to individuals with disabilities. It is organized around 4 principles and 12 guidelines.

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      • Accessibility: Perceivable Icon01: Perceivable
        • Guideline 1.1 - Provide text alternatives for non-text content
        • Guideline 1.2 - Provide alternatives for time-based media
        • Guideline 1.3 - Create content that can be presented in different ways without losing meaning
        • Guideline 1.4 - Make it easier for users to see and hear content
      • Accessibility: Operable Icon02: Operable
        • Guideline 2.1 - Make all functionality available from a keyboard
        • Guideline 2.2 - Give users enough time to read and use content
        • Guideline 2.3 - Do not use content that causes seizures
        • Guideline 2.4 - Help users navigate, find content, and determine where they are
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      • Accessibility: Understandable Icon03: Understandable
        • Guideline 3.1 - Make text readable and understandable
        • Guideline 3.2 - Make web pages appear and operate in predictable ways
        • Guideline 3.3 - Help users avoid and correct mistakes
      • Accessibility: Robust Icon04: Robust
         

What Content Must be Accessible?

  1. Website Pages
  2. Canvas Content
  3. Digital Documents (Electronic Media)
  4. Email
  5. Video (Multimedia)
  6. Emergency Notifications
  7. Survey Questionnaires
  8. Templates and Forms
  9. Program or policy announcements
  10. Notices of Benefits, Program Eligibility, or Employment Opportunities
  11. Educational and Training Materials

Used with permission from the High-Tech Center Training Unit