Digital Accessibility

Accessibility

Digital accessibility allows people with disabilities to access, navigate, and use digital files, and websites effectively. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), produced by W3C WAI, address barriers for people with visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, and neurological disabilities. Accessible websites provide equal access and equal opportunity for all users.

For context on how people with disabilities use the web, see scenarios of people with disabilities using the web.

Accessibility is the practice of designing products, environments, and services to be usable by everyone, regardless of disability, age, or ability. It ensures people with visual, auditory, physical, or cognitive impairments can independently access, understand, and use information, technology, and spaces. 

Legal Requirements

Digital accessibility is required by law and policy in many cases. WAI Web Accessibility Policy Resources provides links to resources for addressing legal requirements within organizations.

Your Role as a Web Editor

By following a few key practices, you can help ensure your UC ANR site is accessible to all users. This site covers proper content structure, image usage, and other steps you can take to meet accessibility standards.

Need Help or Have a Question

UC ANR is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive web experience for all users. If you encounter an accessibility barrier or need content in an alternative or remediated accessible format, contact anraccessibility@ucanr.edu.