Resources for Getting Started with Digital Accessibility

To get started learning about digital accessibility, read the Introduction to Web Accessibility.

That page introduces:

• Accessibility in context
• What is web accessibility
• Accessibility is important for individuals, businesses, society
• Making the web accessible
• Evaluating accessibility
• Examples

It also provides pointers to additional information on a range of topics including:

• Understanding how people with disabilities use the web
• The business case for digital accessibility
• W3C accessibility standards overview
• Tips for getting started on web accessibility
• Video Introduction to Web Accessibility and W3C Standards, a 4-minute video with descriptive transcript and subtitles in over 20 languages

The Digital Accessibility Foundations - Free Online Course page introduces a self-paced course from W3C WAI for developers, designers, ux, writers, managers, advocates. It is designed for technical and non-technical learners, including students, instructors, professionals, and people with disabilities. The course is free, with optional certificate.