Content Creators

Your Impact

When you improve the online experience for people with disabilities, you improve usability for all.

The quality of accessible content you create and share is the difference between a colleague or community member’s success and failure in their ability to accomplish a goal or receive essential services. In addition, you enhance trust in government, drive innovation, and extend service reach.

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Grow Your Skill

Learn More About Your Audience

Learn how people with disabilities use the web Learn about the impact of accessibility Learn about disabled users’ tactics for using the web Learn about accessibility issues

Create Accessible Document Formats

Get a template for accessibility evaluation reports Learn how to involve users early Learn how to do an accessibility check Review an accessibility compliance checklist Get a web accessibility evaluation tool Learn how to select accessibility evaluation tools

What You Can Do

Create Accessible Content

Create an equitable experience for users of all ability levels.

Keep Accessibility in Mind

The goal is to create content that is accessible as it’s created.

Use Tools to Improve Accessibility

Content creators need to understand how to use various tools and share progress on accessibility compliance with stakeholders.

Create Accessible Documentation

Understand how to create accessible documents and presentations.

Understand the Standards

Take time to understand the standards and guidelines which help create inclusive experiences.

Accessibility Standards

Accessibility guidelines and standards aren’t unique to Louisiana. They’re established by industry leaders, government regulations, and academic research.

Section508.gov

U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Louisiana Governor’s Office

Louisiana Office of Disability Affairs

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

WCAG 2.2 Standards