Digital Accessibility

Digital Accessibility at UC ANR

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is committed to providing accessible digital experiences for employees, volunteers, partners, students, and the public.

Digital accessibility ensures that websites, documents, videos, emails, social media, and other digital content can be used by people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. Accessible content supports inclusion, improves usability for everyone, and helps UC ANR meet federal and University of California accessibility requirements.

This website is your central source for accessibility guidance, training, tools, and support at UC ANR.

Getting Started

Whether you're creating a document, updating a website, publishing a video, or managing a project, these resources can help you get started.

Accessibility Essentials

Learn the fundamental accessibility concepts and practices that apply across all forms of digital content.

Topics include:

• Accessibility basics
• Plain language and readability
• Headings and structure
• Alternative text
• Color and visual design
• Captions and transcripts

ADA Title II & UC Requirements

Understand the accessibility requirements that apply to digital content and technology.

Topics include:

• ADA Title II requirements
• WCAG 2.1 Level AA
• University of California requirements
• Content covered by the regulations
• Compliance considerations

Roles & Responsibilities

Accessibility is a shared responsibility.

Learn what is expected of content creators, website editors and site owners, communications staff, managers, project teams, and leadership.

Accessible Content

Digital accessibility extends beyond websites.

Find guidance for creating and maintaining accessible:

• Web content
• Images and graphics
• Documents and PDFs
• Video and multimedia
• Email communications
• Social media content

Accessibility Program

UC ANR's accessibility efforts are supported through governance, policies, standards, and operational practices that help ensure accessibility is integrated into our work.

Learn about:

• Governance
• Policies and standards
• Accessible procurement

Training & Resources

Build your accessibility knowledge and skills through training, tools, reference materials, and self-service resources.

Explore:

• Training opportunities
• Accessibility tools
• Resource library
• Frequently asked questions
• Events and workshops

Help & Support

Get assistance with accessibility questions, remediation, planning, implementation, and issue reporting.

Resources may include:

• Request assistance
• Report an accessibility issue
• Community of Practice