Overview
Building accessible digital content requires more than tools and checklists. It requires knowledge, practice, and ongoing learning.
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) provides and promotes training, resources, tools, and community learning opportunities to help employees, volunteers, and partners create more accessible digital content and technology.
Whether you are just getting started or looking to expand your expertise, this section connects you with resources that can support your accessibility work.
Start With the Basics
If you are new to digital accessibility, begin with:
These resources provide an introduction to accessibility concepts, requirements, and expectations before diving into specific content types or technical topics.
Training
Accessibility training helps build practical skills and confidence.
Topics may include:
- Accessibility fundamentals
- Accessible documents and PDFs
- Website accessibility
- Alternative text
- Video accessibility
- Social media accessibility
- Accessibility testing
- Procurement and technology accessibility
Training opportunities may include:
- Instructor-led workshops
- Recorded webinars
- Self-paced learning
- Office hours
Accessibility skills are developed over time through learning and practice.
Tools
Accessibility tools can help identify issues, improve content quality, and support accessibility reviews.
Examples include:
- Accessibility checkers
- Website testing tools
- Color contrast analyzers
- Screen readers
- Captioning tools
- Document accessibility tools
While tools can help identify many issues, human review remains an important part of accessibility evaluation.
Resource Library
The Resource Library provides practical materials that can support day-to-day accessibility work.
Resources may include:
- Checklists
- Templates
- Quick-reference guides
- Decision trees
- Presentation materials
- External reference materials
- Worksheets
- Sample language
These resources are intended to help content creators apply accessibility practices consistently and efficiently.
FAQs
The Frequently Asked Questions section provides answers to common questions about:
- Accessibility requirements
- WCAG
- ADA Title II
- Documents and PDFs
- Video and multimedia
- Procurement
- Accessibility responsibilities
- Support resources
The FAQ section is a good starting point when you have a specific question and need a quick answer.
Events
Accessibility events provide opportunities to learn from others, share experiences, and stay informed.
Examples may include:
- Accessibility webinars
- Workshops
- Community of Practice meetings
- Office hours
- Town halls
- Awareness and training events
Participation helps build accessibility knowledge and connections across UC ANR.
Learning Is a Continuous Process
Accessibility is not something most people learn all at once.
Even experienced content creators, communicators, managers, developers, and project teams continue to learn as technologies, standards, and best practices evolve.
Focus on steady progress:
- Learn the fundamentals.
- Apply accessibility in your daily work.
- Continue building your skills over time.
- Ask questions when needed.
- Share knowledge with others.
Small, consistent improvements can have a significant impact.
Supporting an Accessible UC ANR
Training, resources, and ongoing learning help build a culture where accessibility becomes part of everyday work.
By developing accessibility knowledge and skills across the organization, UC ANR can create more inclusive digital experiences and better serve employees, volunteers, partners, students, and the public.