Digital Accessibility

All digital content you create and provide — websites, documents, videos, course content, etc. — must be accessible. Use the information in this section to guide you.

The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect.

Tim Berners-Lee, W3C director and inventor of the World Wide Web

  • Common Barriers
    4/2/25
    Individuals with physical, sensory or cognitive impairments may not be able to effectively access electronic information that is created without universal access in mind. Learn how certain impairments can affect access and how to build content with accessibility in mind.
  • Creating Accessible Content
    4/2/25
    Understand the basics of accessible content design that you can apply in any content editing software.
  • Testing for Accessibility
    4/2/25
    Use automated and manual testing to ensure that your digital content is accessible for everyone.
  • Procuring Accessible Technology
    4/7/25
    To ensure accessible electronic information technology, it is essential to ask vendors to explain how their products are accessible, test for accessibility and include accessibility assurances in purchase agreements.
  • Training Opportunities
    4/2/25
    Interested in learning more about digital accessibility? Here are some training opportunities for a variety of skill levels.
  • Digital Accessibility Advocate Awards
    4/14/25
    The Digital Accessibility Advocate Award recognizes UB community members committed to eliminating digital accessibility barriers and expanding digital access and inclusion for people with disabilities.
  • Request an Accessibility Review
    4/2/25
    Have a website or document you would like reviewed? Let us know! We'll take a look and provide you with actionable feedback.
  • EIT Accessibility Newsletter
    4/8/25
    Hello UB Accessibility Community,

    We hope you're having a terrific semester! This newsletter highlights the new ADA Title II regulations, a new Accessibility at UB website, the Digital Accessibility Advocate Awards, and more. Please feel welcome to share this email with your colleagues and let us know if you know anyone else who should be subscribed to this newsletter.

Standards

The World Wide Web (W3C) Consortium has established accessibility standards through its Web Accessibility Initiative. The Initiative’s Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is recognized as the industry standard in ensuring accessible electronic content.

UB currently requires WCAG 2.1 AA conformance for all technology and web content.