The UW strives to ensure technology can be used successfully by people with a wide range of abilities. Our goal is that information technology procured, developed, maintained, and used by the UW will provide substantially similar functionality, experience, and information access to people with disabilities as it provides to others.
Getting started
Basic information on making information technologies and digital materials accessible to people with disabilities.
IT technology policy
UW policies, guidelines, leadership, plans and progress related to accessible technologies and digital materials.
IT accessibility checklist
A checklist providing the nuts and bolts of how to make digital content accessible.
Making websites accessible
Guidance on how to make websites and web applications accessible.
Making documents accessible
How to make Word, PowerPoint, PDF, and other digital documents accessible.
Making videos accessible
Information and services for captioning and audio description of videos.
Making online courses accessible
Technological and pedagogical considerations for ensuring online and hybrid courses are accessible.
Making online meetings accessible
Tips for ensuring online meetings are accessible in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other online meeting platforms.