University Computer Help Desk

Creating websites that are ADA compliant

When creating a website, it is important to conform to ADA accessibility standards, which help ensure disabled persons can access your content.

When creating your website, it is important to think of everybody who will want to access your information. To ensure your content is available to everybody, you should follow accessibility standards.

All Illinois State University website developers should strive to meet Sec. 508 U.S Rehabilitation Act accessibility requirements. The following university policies outline expected compliance:

Refer to Institutional Web Support for tips, suggestions, and a checklist for making your site accessible.
There are several tools available online to help validate your code and give you suggestions on how to fix potential problems. (All links are external.)