Accessibility Articles

Learn more about accessibility requirements and best practices in articles written by the Yale Digital Accessibility team.

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Accessibility Trainings

  • Accessible Links

    It’s most important for link text to make sense without the surrounding sentences or content. Learn more about accessible links.

  • Animated Content and Timing

    Learn best practices for using animations and timed interactions in accessible ways and how to comply with WCAG 2.1.

  • ARIA

    ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) is a set of attributes that add accessibility information to HTML elements.

  • CampusPress Themes and Plugins

    Choose Accessibility Ready themes and carefully reviewed plugins to build an accessible CampusPress WordPress site.

  • Color

    Best practices for using color in an accessible way: such as good contrast, use of color to convey meaning, and more.

  • Dynamic Forms

    Best practices for dynamic forms, covering usability, accessibility, clear labels, alt text, and visible error messages.

  • Forms

    Learn how to create accessible forms that are are clear to understand and complete by all users.

  • HTML

    Learn how to write accessible HTML using native elements, and why semantic structure is always the best first step in accessible design.

  • Internal Frames: <iframe>

    If not used thoughtfully, <iframe> elements can present accessibility barriers for users who rely on screen readers or keyboard navigation.

  • Multimedia

    Accessible multimedia ensures equal access to information, regardless of how it’s presented.

  • Page Structure

    Use semantic HTML, proper landmarks, and clear heading structure to ensure accessible navigation and readable page layout.

  • PDF & Document Accessibility

    Information relevant to PDF & document accessibility.

  • PowerBI Accessibility Guidance

    Power BI accessibility tips for users and authors, including keyboard shortcuts, focus mode, color contrast, and labeling guidance.

  • ServiceNow

    Resources for accessibility practices in ServiceNow.

  • Siteimprove

    Use Siteimprove to scan, monitor, and improve your site’s quality, accessibility, SEO, and compliance with actionable reports.

  • WCAG Checklist

    Use this WCAG checklist to guide accessible apps: add alt text, captions, keyboard support, clear structure, contrast, and ARIA when needed.

  • Yale Message

    YaleMessage enables departments to send targeted, large-scale emails using auto-updated and custom lists. License required for access.

  • YaleSites

    Create accessible content using plain language, clear headings, descriptive links, alt text, and testing with accessibility tools.

  • Zoom Meetings

    Learn accessible best practices for Zoom meetings.