Disability Awareness

A person with a disability is someone who:

  • has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities,
  • has a history or record of such an impairment (such as cancer that is in remission), or
  • is perceived by others as having such an impairment (such as a person who has scars from a severe burn).

Understanding how people with disabilities use the web

Understanding how people with different disabilities use websites makes creating an accessible website so much easier! Web Accessibility is essential for people with disabilities and useful for all. Learn about the impact of Accessibility and the benefits for everyone in a variety of situations, and why they need specialized tools.
How do Screen Readers Help People with visual impairments?
Older Users and Web Accessibility, Usability and Inclusion
How People with Disabilities Use the Web

Web Accessibility Perspectives: Explore the Impact and Benefits for Everyone

Keyboard Compatibility
Clear Layout & Design
Large Links, Buttons, and Controls
Customizable Text
Understandable Content
Colors with Good Contrast
Text to Speech
Video Captions
Speech Recognition
Notification & Feedback

ADA Etiquette

Person First Language
Words with Dignity
People with Intellectual Disabilities
People with Mobility Impairments
People with Visual Impairments
Disability Sensitivity Training Video
People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
People with Mental Illness
People with Speech Impairments
The Media & People with Disabilities: Proper Language & Effective Communication
Disability Etiquette Handout: Tips on Interacting with People with Disabilities
Digital Accessibility Statement
Disability Awareness
What is an ADA Compliant Website?
Document Remediation Training
Website Content Accessibility
Website Developer Accessibility
ADA Training Request Form
Tools
Resources
Class Feedback Form